There is a common misconception that only the rich need to make a will. That is simply not true. A will eases the pain of your passing on those you leave behind, and without a will, regardless of your personal wishes, state laws will determine the transfer of your estate.
There is an even bigger misconception that only the super-rich leave money to charity when they die. That’s also not true. The fact is that most gifts by will, (bequests), are made by everyday people who want to have a lasting, positive impact on their community.
Without this type of generosity, the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) cannot continue the essential work of providing opportunity and access to high-quality education for generations to come.
Here are four reasons why you should include CSF in your will:
A Gift By Will Is Easy To Make
A bequest is one of the easiest charitable gifts to make. It is simple to implement, and easy to change should you ever need to. You can give specific property or designate a dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. You can also designate CSF as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy.
A Gift By Will Does Not Alter Your Current Lifestyle
Making a bequest is a way of demonstrating your commitment to the future of CSF that doesn’t affect your current asset balance or cash flow. There are no substantial costs, and the gift can easily be modified to address your changing needs.
A Gift By Will Can Change Lives
The Catholic Schools Foundation improves lives each and every school year. A bequest can help CSF further its mission to grant aid for low-income students to attend Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston.
A Will Creates A Lasting Legacy
Including CSF in your will is a great way to bring dignity, meaning, and purpose to a life well lived. You can demonstrate your commitment to the future of CSF, and better yet, a bequest can allow you to increase your support to a level you may have always wanted to, but were unable to during your lifetime.
You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference. Whoever you are, whatever your situation, you can help make a better world by including a charity in your will.
