Will & Legacy Gift
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Taking time to consider how you will bless family members as well as charities you care deeply about is a powerful way to communicate what is most important to you.
One of the best ways you can extend your impact with San Diego Rescue Mission for generations to come is by including us in your Will or Revocable Living Trust.
Gifts in a Will or Trust, often called “legacy gifts,” allow many of our supporters to create a legacy that changes lives for Christ, even long after they’re gone.
Leave a legacy for your family and make a lasting difference for those experiencing homelessness with a gift that costs nothing today.
We have partnered with FreeWill to provide free resources to make writing your Will or Trust, and creating a legacy gift, easier than ever.
In just 20 minutes or less, you can create a legal document and have the option to name San Diego Rescue Mission as a beneficiary.
5 Ways to Bless Your Family’s Future
1. Make a Will. When people start adding up the value of their home, life insurance, retirement accounts, and other property, they begin to see that even with a modest middle-class estate, a plan is needed that provides for their families and the charities they love.
2. Reduce (or eliminate) unnecessary taxes and court costs. A Will can help you reduce probate hassles and costs, avoid certain taxes, and decrease other administrative expenses – freeing up more resources to your heirs and charitable work.
3. Decide who will manage your estate after you die. Without a Will, a court decides how to distribute your estate. On the other hand, when you name your own representative in your Will, you decide who will distribute the money and things entrusted to you.
4. Decide who will take care of your kids. If you have minor children, a Will allows you to name the guardian of your children and a Trustee of the assets to provide for the children. If a court is left to make these decisions for you, your spiritual values may be disregarded.
5. Include “ministry” in your family. Your Will can be powerful a testimony to family and friends. Including your extended “family” in your Will – namely your church and favorite charities – is a wonderful way to express your values for generations to come.
What Happens If I Die Without A Will?
If you do not have a Will, the State actually has one for you. Unfortunately, that means state law would determine (without your input):
With a Will, you get to decide these things. In addition to making sure your immediate family is provided for in your Will, you can also bless your extended “family” – including your church and favorite charitable organizations.
Do I Need A Lawyer To Make A Will?
No. There is no legal requirement that a Will be drawn up by a lawyer. Most people can use quality, fill-in-the-blank legal documents to take care of basic concerns such as leaving their property to loved ones and naming a guardian for young children. However, there are a number of situations where it would be highly recommended to work with a lawyer instead of an Online Will:
Top 10 Reasons To Update Your Will
These 10 life events may signal it’s time for an up-to-date Will:
Marriage or Divorce
New baby, adopted children, or stepchildren
Moving to another state
Changing your mind about heirs
Major changes in property ownership or financial assets
Changes in estate planning and estate tax law.
Death or disability of someone named in your Will
Children have reached the age of 18
You would like to provide for a ministry organization
It has been three years or more since you have reviewed your Will.
Sample Legacy Gift Language
Leaving a gift in your Will to a ministry or charity that you love is a great expression of your personal values, and it may be simpler than you think.
If you would like to do this, consider including this language in your Will or Revocable Living Trust to support the overall mission of the charitable organizations dear to your heart:
“I give _______ (% or dollar amount) of my estate to (Charity Name of City/State) for its general use.”
San Diego Rescue Mission Legal Name and Tax ID
Legal Name: San Diego Rescue Mission
Federal Tax ID Number: 95-1874073