What are the benefits of making a bequest?

  1. You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered

  2. You lessen the burden of taxes on your family

  3. You may receive estate tax savings


How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or AMCS as part of your estate plan.

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What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

  1. You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset

  2. You can gift a percentage of your estate

  3. You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate

  4. You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets