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Plans Bequest Charitable
Bargain Sale Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable
Lead Trust Remainder
Annuity Trust Remainder Unitrust Retained
Life Estate
Retained Life Estates
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How it works
You transfer your residence, farm, or vacation home to Washington College subject to a life estate.
You continue to live in the property for life or a specified term of years, while continuing to be responsible for all taxes and upkeep.
The property passes to Washington College when your life estate ends.
Benefits
- You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of the appraised value of your property.
- You can terminate your life estate at any time and take an additional income tax deduction.
- You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now that benefits Washington College later.
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To learn more about retained life estates, Email us, complete the Information Request Form, or call us at 410-810-7411 so that we can assist you.
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