A will is something many of us avoid thinking about. The thought of creating an estate plan can sound intimidating. The good news is it can be about as simple as writing a letter. An eloquent will tells the world what is important to you, affirming your hopes and protecting loved ones and cherished causes. Creating an estate and gift plan can achieve a lasting impact in the College of Liberal Arts. A wide range of planned gift options are available, allowing you to customize a gift to your unique needs and interests. The simplest and most common after-lifetime gift is a bequest (a gift left in your will). Other gifts, such as retirement assets and being named the beneficiary on a life insurance policy, can also benefit the College of Liberal Arts without affecting your current assets or income. Another option is funding a dual-benefit gift, such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust, which provides you and your family with payments during your lifetime while also supporting the College of Liberal Arts. Join the growing number of Aggies establishing their legacy at Texas A&M through planned giving. You can provide for loved ones, receive tax benefits, generate potential retirement income, and help the College of Liberal Arts all at the same time.
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