The Catalyst Issue 25 | September 2016 | Page 34

Planned Giving Options At-a-Glance Bequest Charitable Gift Annuity How It Works Benefits You name Scott & White Healthcare Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or other estate plan. It costs you nothing now. How It Works Benefits You transfer cash or securities to Scott & White, and Scott & White pays you a fixed income for life at a rate based on your age. You receive a fixed payment for life that does not change with investment returns. You control your assets during your lifetime. Gifts from your estate may be tax-exempt. Depending on your gift, your payments may be mostly tax-free. You receive a charitable deduction at the time you make your gift. Charitable Lead Trust Gift from Retirement Plans Life Insurance Designation How It Works Benefits You choose the term of the trust and the annual payout to Scott & White. The trust provides annual gifts for a set period of time; after that, the trust is terminated and the remaining assets are distributed to beneficiaries you choose. May reduce or eliminate gift and estate taxes on trust assets passing to family. How It Works Benefits You designate Scott & White as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or IRA. Scott & White does not pay income or estate taxes on the distribution (distributions to other beneficiaries can be subject to income and estate taxes). How It Works Benefits You designate Scott & White as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. You are able to make a much larger gift than you might otherwise be able to afford. You might not be taxed on income earned by the trust. Scott & White receives the proceeds of the policy and your estate receives an estate tax deduction. To learn more about the options that best fit your needs, visit swlegacy.org or call 254-724-2768 34 THE CATALYST Fall 16 | sw.org