How you can leave a legacy
Including Love For Our Elders in your estate planning is a meaningful way to ensure that our work continues to spread love and connection to elders for generations to come. Each planned gift option provides a lasting way to support our mission, helping us bring love to older adults experiencing isolation, both now and in the future.
Bequest in your will: You can include a gift to Love For Our Elders in your will or living trust. The language you can use is simple and flexible:
“I give, devise, and bequeath [insert amount or description of property] to Love For Our Elders, a nonprofit organization with EIN 47-3650934.”
Retirement accounts & life insurance: You can designate Love For Our Elders as a beneficiary on your retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), etc.) or life insurance policies.
Donor-advised fund: If you have a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a distribution to Love For Our Elders.
If you need assistance with including Love For Our Elders in your estate planning, want to notify us of your planned gift, or have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help you create a legacy of love and compassion.
Other ways to leave a gift
In addition to the options listed above, you may consider donating appreciated stocks or securities. These gifts can offer tax benefits, as you may avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated value. It’s a great way for donors with investments to make a significant impact. Other planned giving options, like charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts, are also possibilities. While these options are more complex, they provide lasting benefits both to you and to Love For Our Elders. If you're interested in exploring these or other options, please reach out. We’re happy to connect you with professionals who can help guide you in determining the best way to fulfill your charitable and financial goals.