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Giving Through Charitable Remainder Trusts

Cash or other assets would be given to ABWE. Appreciated assets are protected from capital gains taxes. The trust pays lifetime income to one or more lifetimes. The income may be higher than a low yielding asset and a charitable deduction is given. This plan can enhance retirement income and provide for a child's college education. It can also be used as a means of providing for an older loved one. Whatever remains at death helps world missions. Request more information.

The Trust

A trust gives one person or organization the legal title to property. This involves a trustee managing on behalf of another person. A trust set up during a person's lifetime is a "living trust." One established at death is a "testamentary trust." A trust that can be discontinued is "revocable." One that cannot be discontinued is "irrevocable." Assets passing through a trust avoid probate, often saving money and time. Regular income can be paid from the trust. Some trusts provide estate tax protection. ABWE has managed trusts for over 25 years. Request more information.

Giving Through Retirement Plans

There are a number of ways to enhance retirement plans while still providing for charitable interests, perhaps making more significant world missions support gifts than ever dreamed possible. Congress has taken steps to encourage charitable provisions as part of retirement planning. Recently enacted tax legislation continues this tradition. Through careful charitable gift planning, donors may find that special rewards can be enjoyed as they provide for themselves and loved ones. Request more information.

Charitable Gift Annuity

A gift of cash, property or stock is given to ABWE, who in turn provides the donor, or another person, with a guaranteed income for life. A portion of the income is tax-free and a charitable deduction for the gift is given. A n excellent way of supplementing retirement income, reducing capital gains tax, as well as providing a 100% Federal Estate Tax deduction. Whatever remains in the annuity after the last death is retained for world missions. Request a sample gift annuity quotation.

Answers to Your Questions About Wills

The will is an important part of an effective estate plan. Some of the steps involved in planning a will include:

1. Determine people & charitable interests to be included.
2. List property, along with costs and current values.
3. Consider how to distribute these assets.
4. List all of the people who will provide professional advice and assistance in making will planning a reality. Be sure to use an attorney in the preparation of a will.

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