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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out Section A: Contact Information. Provide your name, preferred salutation, spouse’s name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
  3. In Section B: Fund Name / Anonymity, choose a name for your fund and decide if you want grants to be identified by your fund’s name or remain anonymous.
  4. Proceed to Section C: Setting a Term-Limit. Select how long you want your donor-advised fund to last after your death.
  5. In Section D: Stating Your Donor Intent, describe your charitable goals and any specific charities you wish to support or avoid.
  6. Fill out Section E: Successor-Advisors by naming individuals who will manage the fund after your passing. Specify how assets will be divided if there are multiple successors.
  7. Complete Section F: Beneficiaries by indicating whether you want DonorsTrust to disburse funds or if you have specific charities in mind.
  8. Finally, sign and date the form in Section H to acknowledge that you understand the terms outlined in the Donor’s Guide.

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Bequests are gifts that are stated in a will. These can either be given to a person or a not-for-profit organisation, foundation or trust. The person or organisation receiving the gift is known as the beneficiary. The beneficiary will either receive a percentage of an estate or include a specific amount of money.
For property to be passed on after you pass away and your bequests have been made, your will must first be probated or legally validated. Many states have improved the probate process, making it less expensive and faster.
Should I talk to an attorney for help with bequests? Its always a great idea to consult a professional for help with any aspect of estate planning. For example, they can help you make sure that you use correct and specific wording that prevents any future confusion or legal contestation.
To make a bequest, you need to leave instructions, typically in a will. Other documents, such as beneficiary designations and revocable living trusts, may also be part of how your estate plan is managed after your death.
Listing the beneficiaries of your wealth is an important first step in your estate plan. Generally, there are four classes of beneficiaries to consider: you and your spouse, friends and family, charity, and the government.
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Bequests are gifts that are made as part of a will or trust. A bequest can be to a person, or it can be a charitable bequest to a nonprofit organization, trust or foundation.

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