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5 Ways You Can Leave a Legacy

1. Prepare a will, and include a gift for the charity or charities that have made a difference in your life or the life of someone you love. Only 50% of those who pass away have a will, and fewer than 3% of those wills contain a charitable gift.
2. You can donate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your assets, including stocks, bonds, CDs, real estate, vehicles, art, jewelry or other property.
3. Name your favorite charity as the beneficiary of your IRA or pension plan.
4. Name your favorite charity as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy, or purchase a new policy and name the charity as the beneficiary.
5. Honor deserving friends and remember loved ones with memorial gifts.