Whether in passing or during life’s big moments, consideration of our legacy means thinking about our life story and how it captures who we are, embodying our personal values in word and deed. Most of us want our legacy to show we have left things better for our having been here.
Making a large gift can seem out of reach through many of life’s chapters as we plan for our needs, the needs of those we love, and the unexpected, too. Life unfolds with unexpected turns, and preparing for the future means considering what care we might need or how we might take care of those we love. However, a planned gift can give you an opportunity to provide philanthropic support for Winthrop students while still balancing your financial needs and plans.
Legacy gifts through estate and gift planning can often enable you to make a generous gift without sacrificing what you may need now or in the future. Your Winthrop legacy gift can:
- Require no immediate donation. Your estate asset(s) can transfer upon
your death. - Allow you to change your mind as financial circumstances dictate.
- Be structured for any gift amount to benefit future students.
- Balance your priorities for your loved ones and Winthrop University.
There are a number of ways to plan a gift today that doesn’t impact you financially during your lifetime, and many have tax benefits for those who will manage your estate.
If you have included Winthrop in your estate plans, we’d love the opportunity to thank you and welcome you into the D.B. Johnson Society, a special community of dedicated supporters and friends. Let us celebrate your generosity — simply complete our Confidential Intention Form to let us know of your plans.
