You can arrange for a gift several ways, the most common being through a charitable gift in a will or a living trust. Many people set aside a certain dollar amount. Others leave a percentage of their estate or any assets left over after their family has been provided for.
Some people donate something they own, like a car or their home.
Others leave a paid up life insurance policy, retirement account or other financial investment. Everyone can leave a gift. Most people leave an estate when they die, even though they may not have a great deal of wealth. This is the simplest type of gift. Bequests are made through a will or trust and usually leave a specific amount or percentage of the donor's estate to charity with no restrictions on how the money is to be used.