American Valor Quarterly Issue 8 - Winter 2010/2011 | Page 24

What Will Your Legacy Be? The mission of the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee is to preserve and promote the legacy of America’s servicemen and women from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Thanks to the service and sacrifice of those men and women who fought our enemies to preserve our freedom, we are able to enjoy the liberties that are unique to America. Every day, we continue to lose World War II, Korea, and Vietnam veterans, and their memories and experiences will pass on with them unless the American Veterans Center is able to preserve that history for future generations. Col. William Bower, USAF-Ret veteran of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, meets with students from the Young Marines program. The American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee are committed to preserving the legacy of our veterans from the Greatest Generation to the latest generation. You can continue to help us in that mission by naming the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee in your estate plans, and ensure that your legacy continues to preserve and promote the virtues of service, valor, and sacrifice among future generations. Without your support, this vital mission would not be possible. HOW TO INCLUDE THE AMERICAN VETERANS CENTER AND THE WORLD WAR II VETERANS COMMITTEE IN YOUR ESTATE PLANS PROFESSIONAL ADVICE Due to the complexity and ever changing nature of federal estate tax laws, we highly recommend that you include your professional advisor or team of advisors when designing or revising your estate plan. We are available to work with you financial team, as appropriate, to share any information necessary to fulfill your wishes to support the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee. CONTACT INFORMATION A bequest can be made to the Center by simply including the following language in your will or other estate planning document: “I give, devise, and bequeath to The American Veterans Center/World War II Veterans Committee, 1100 North Glebe Road, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22201 (insert specific dollar amount, description of property, of % of estate).” OTHER GIFT ASSETS You may also consider leaving some of all of the following assets to the Center: - IRA or other Qualified Retirement Plan Life Insurance Policy Testamentary Trust Real Estate Common Stock If you have questions or would like additional information about how to include the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee in your estate plan, please contact: Paul Olivett, Director of Development American Veterans Center World War II Veterans Committee 1100 North Glebe Road, Suite 910 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 302 – 1012 ext. 214 [email protected]