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Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

This diagram represents how to make a gift of a charitable remainder annuity trust – a gift that pays you income.

How It Works

  • You transfer cash, securities, or other appreciated property into a trust. The required minimum for this type of gift is $0.
  • The trust makes fixed annual payments to you or to beneficiaries you name.
  • When the trust terminates, the remainder passes to to be used as you have directed.

Benefits

  • Receive income for life or a term of years in return for your gift.
  • Receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your contribution.
  • Pay no up front capital gains tax on appreciated assets you donate.
  • Use the trust to meet needs that are tied to a specific time frame, such as college tuition payments.

Next

  • Contact us so we can assist you through every step.

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