Most people leave an estate when they die, even though they may not have a great deal of wealth. Anyone can arrange to leave a charitable gift from their estate when they pass away. You can arrange for a gift several ways, the most common being through a will. 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 give a charity something they won like a car or their home.
Others leave a paid-up life insurance policy or other financial investment. My husband received help from several charities before he died. Ours is a special interest in the young people. We want to help them at an early age acquire the love of reading, the love of learning and the love of life. If you have a professional you're working with like a financial planner, lawyer, accountant or insurance agent, please talk with them about leaving a gift.