A charitable bequest is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to support ministry as part of your legacy.
By including a ministry in your will or revocable living trust, you can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other gifts are made.
Bequests allow you to make a meaningful impact without affecting your current lifestyle. Your assets remain fully available during your lifetime, and your gift takes effect only after your passing.
You can also support ministry by naming a charity as a beneficiary of retirement accounts or life insurance, often providing significant support with assets that might otherwise be heavily taxed.
Benefits of a Charitable Bequest
- Simple and flexible way to include ministry in your estate plan.
- Allows you to retain control of your assets for life while still planning a future gift.
- May reduce estate taxes and increase what ultimately goes to both family and charity.
How It Works
Decide which ministries or causes you would like to support and how you would like your gift structured.
Work with your attorney or advisor to include appropriate language in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations.
Review and update your plan over time to ensure it still reflects your wishes and current family and financial circumstances.
A smarter way to give
Planned gifts are designed to help you give more effectively by aligning your generosity with your overall financial and estate planning.
Rather than giving only from cash flow, you can use assets, retirement accounts, and long-term strategies to reduce taxes, provide income, and increase what ultimately supports ministry.
Our team can help you compare options so that you choose the approach that best fits your situation, your family, and your Kingdom goals.
