This donation method is legally technical. Before establishing a trust, a donor should consider whether or not the same objective can be obtained through an existing charity and whether the donor is confident their gift will be used for its intended purposes by the trust officer in charge of the assets. Donors who set up a trust while they are living are assured the trust will operate in the manner they intended. If the trust is not effective until after the death of the donor, it is wise to notify potential beneficiaries of its provisions. This will allow the community or organization to plan for the gift, and help assure the donor's wishes are carried out after death.
Many people already have an idea of what charities they want to support.
Some people may consider donating to charities in response to an appeal they received. Selecting reputable charities is critical, given the number of bogus charities which have been uncovered. The following criteria should be considered when selecting a qualified organization for donation. This checklist is intended to help people evaluate available alternatives, and to make sure their donations are going to organizations they want to support. There are three main questions to ask when deciding which charities will receive gifts during your retirement or in your estate.