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LEAVE A LEGACY: Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow
What You Should Know:
You can make a legacy gift to charity. Whether you think of yourself as rich
or poor, or somewhere in between, your gift can make a difference. Even a small amount can have a
big impact over time.
You can leave money to your family and to your favorite charity. Some people
think that they must choose between leaving a gift to their family or their charities. You can do
both, and some charitable gifts may actually save your family money by decreasing inheritance taxes.
You Can Start Today:
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Make sure you have an up-to-date will (or living trust)
that reflects your charitable objectives. Without these
documents, you surrender contorl of your property and assets
to the courts.
Contact your financial advisor and ask for help in establishing
a charitable gift. James Ehrle, an attorney with experience in
planned giving has generously offered to help SVDP donors with
this important decision.
Think beyond cash - you can leave stocks, real estate, insurance
policies, and personal property to charitable organizations.
Make SVDP a beneficiary of your life insurance, pension plan, or IRA.
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For more information on how you can join us in our
work to fight poverty and hunger, contact, Mary Greulich, the Director of Fund
Development. She will be happy to answer your questions. Contact her at
414-462-7837. Email her at mgreulich@svdpmilw.org
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