Through a Will or a Revocable Trust, you have the opportunity to arrange for the disposition of your property beyond your lifetime. Those arrangements can include a bequest, which is a gift of any amount or form, to the university. Bequests can be comprised of cash, securities, real estate, or other property, and can be directed for a specific purpose or for the general use of the university. In some cases, bequests can reduce estate taxes, thus allowing the university to benefit more fully from the gift than would other beneficiaries. In addition, you can achieve great satisfaction knowing of your influence on future generations of CUA students.
 Betty Beatitude, a youth counselor and graduate of the National Catholic School of Social Service ("NCSSS"), wishes to clarify her estate plan before embarking on some vacation travel. Passionate about social service issues, Betty has since her graduation been a consistent supporter of NCSSS and its programs, and takes pride in the school's presence here in our nation's capital. Though she  does not consider herself exceptionally wealthy, Betty has long thought she would find satisfaction by including a gift to the school in her estate plan. The idea of philanthropy, or giving back, had long been important to Betty, who currently serves on the board of Barabbas Bailouts, Inc., a local charity aimed at the rehabilitation of former criminals. Following consultation with her attorney and discussions with the university's development office, Betty concluded that she would leave a percentage of her estate to CUA, to be used for the benefit of NCSSS at the discretion of the Dean. Through this bequest, Betty will further our mission and touch many lives in the CUA community and, by extension, the world beyond. |
