These gifts to the future, whether modest or large, help ensure that the causes we care about will continue. Plan your gift to the future now. Here are some frequently asked questions. Most people give by leaving a charitable gift in a will or a trust. They set aside a certain dollar amount, or 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 instrument. Anyone can leave a gift. Estate is simply a word describing any money or belongings you have at the time of your death. Most people have an estate, even if they have modest income. Through your will, you can continue to give back to your community beyond your lifetime.