Leave a Gift in Your Will
Create a Lasting Legacy Through Mother and Child Charity
Choosing to leave a gift in your will or living trust is a meaningful way to support Mother and Child Charity (MACC) and help carry our mission forward. A charitable bequest allows you to include a cause you believe in as part of your estate plan, helping sustain programs that provide essential supplies, food, and compassionate outreach to children, individuals, and families experiencing hardship.
You do not need to transfer assets today to arrange a future charitable gift. Depending on the type of gift and how your estate plan is structured, you can generally continue using and managing your assets during your lifetime while documenting your charitable intentions for the future.
Three ways to leave a bequest to MACC
A specific bequest
Designate a particular dollar amount or asset for Mother and Child Charity (MACC).
A percentage bequest
Leave an agreed percentage of your estate to the charity.
A Residuary bequest
Direct some or all of the assets remaining after other bequests, expenses, and obligations have been addressed.
How to include MACC in your estate plan
FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions about leaving a Charitable Gift in Your Will or Living Trust.
Q: What is charitable bequest?
A: A charitable bequest is a gift designated in a will or other applicable estate-planning document for a nonprofit or other eligible recipient.
Q: Can I leave a gift without giving away assets now?
A: A bequest generally takes effect through your estate after your death, according to the terms of your documents. Your attorney can explain how to structure your plans.
Q: Can I leave a gift to charity in my will without giving during my lifetime?
A: In many cases, a charitable bequest is designed to take effect after your death, so it does not require a current cash donation. The details on your estate plan and circumstances. Consult attorney or financial advisor before making changes.
Q: Can I leave MACC a specific amount or a percentage of my estate?
A: These are common ways to structure a charitable bequest. Your estate-planning attorney can help you determine the appropriate wording and explain how your choice may interact with other provisions in your estate plan.
Q: Can I change my charitable gift later?
A: Whether and how you can change a planned gift depends on the type of arrangement and your circumstances. Some wills and revocable trusts can be amended, subject to applicable legal requirements. Consult your attorney before making changes.
Q: Does a charitable bequest offer tax benefits?
A: Potential estate or tax consequences depends on the applicable law, your estate, and the structure of your gift. Seek professional advice before making a decision.
Q: Does MACC provide legal or financial advice?
A: No. MACC can provide general information about its charitable mission and discuss inquires about proposed gifts, but it does not provide legal, financial, or tax advice. Please work with qualified professionals to prepare or update your estate documents.
Start a Conversation about a legacy that reflects your values
If you are considering leaving a gift to charity in your will or living trust, Mother and Child Charity welcomes your inquiry.
Contact Mother and Child Charity to learn about its mission, planned giving, and Legacy Circle.
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This page provides general educational information only and is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Donors should consult qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances. All proposed gifts are subject to MACC’s gift acceptance procedures and applicable requirements.