Gifts of Life Insurance: FAQs
How do I arrange a gift from my life insurance?Layer Closed
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How do I arrange a gift from my life insurance?Layer Closed
Simply contact your life insurance company and request a Change of Beneficiary/Ownership Form. Designate us as the new owner and beneficiary of your policy.
What are the tax implications of a gift of life insurance?Layer Closed
If you give your policy to us while you are still alive, you will receive an immediate income tax deduction for the current value of the policy. In order for you to get this deduction when the charity is the policy owner, you make donations to The Foundation for Muskegon Community College so we have funds to pay the insurance premiums. Put another way, the donor covers the premium payments that the charity now makes on the gifted policy by making regular additional monetary gifts to the charity. If you retain ownership of the policy, benefits payable to us at death can save you federal and state estate taxes depending on the size of your estate and your state of domicile.
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You can plan a gift that will not affect your cash flow.
Take advantage of appreciated securities, avoid tax.
Make a significant gift, no matter the size of your estate.
Donate double-taxed assets and leave more to family.
Donate a valuable asset, receive powerful tax benefits.
Donate personal property, receive significant tax benefits.
Make a gift from your DAF, or name us a beneficiary.
Gift mineral rights and receive a tax deduction.
Planning your estate and legacy for future generations, including your charitable interests, takes careful evaluation. Consulting with the appropriate professionals can assist you.
Sue Samaniego - Chief Advancement Officer
sue.samaniego@muskegoncc.edu
231-777-0427
The gift planning information presented on this Planned Giving website of The Foundation for Muskegon Community College is not offered as legal or tax advice.
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