Bequests

Getting Started: Bequests
If you plan to make a charitable gift by will, please think it through carefully. Then, meet with your attorney to discuss and update your will.

Make Sure Your Charitable Bequest Is Deductible
Are you planning to make a charitable bequest? If so, you should heed some simple guidelines that will help ensure that your gift will qualify as an estate tax deduction.

Let a Philanthropic Bequest Fit Your Wishes
Are you planning a bequest to St. John's University? If so, make sure it reflects your hopes and desires.

Eight Ways to Make a Bequest and a Difference
Read about eight generally accepted ways to make a bequest in your will.

Estate Planning With Bequests
You have several smart choices to direct the maximum inheritance to loved ones after you are gone. But if your estate is sizable, minimizing the federal estate tax stands head and shoulders above all others.

For additional information on gift planning, contact Susan Damiani, Director of Gift Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu