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This diagram represents how to leave a gift through your will or trust - a gift that costs nothing during lifetime.
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How It Works

  • Include a gift to the American Cancer Society in your will or trust. (Here is sample bequest language for your will.)
  • Your bequest will support the overall mission of the American Cancer Society.
  • Indicate that you would like a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate or trust, or indicate a specific amount.
  • Tell us about your gift so we may celebrate your generosity now.

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Benefits

  • Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.
  • You can modify your gift to address changing circumstances.
  • You can direct your gift to a particular purpose (be sure to check with us to make sure your gift can be used as intended).
  • Under current tax law, there is no upper limit on the estate tax deduction for your charitable bequests.

Bequest Intention Please click here to let us know if you have already included the American Cancer Society in your estate plan or if you are considering doing so. Thank you.


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