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Learn About Wills

What are the benefits of making a gift from my will?

  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 can I learn more?

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How do I make a gift from my will?

A gift from your will 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 University of Cincinnati Foundation as part of your estate plan.

View language to make a gift from your will.

What are my options?

A gift from your will 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

How do I get started?

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Request a Wills Guide
Create an Online Account

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Danny Ferrell Danny Ferrell » Executive Director, Gift Planning
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Tammy Wernke Tammy Wernke » Senior Director, Gift Planning
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Jennifer Morand Jennifer Morand » Assistant Director, Gift Planning
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