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Defenders’ Awards
Charitable Lead Trusts
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How it works
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You contribute securities or other appreciating assets to a charitable lead trust. |
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The trust makes annual payments to Defenders of Wildlife for a period of time. |
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When the trust terminates, the remaining principal is paid to your heirs. |
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Benefits
- The present value of the income payments to Defenders of Wildlife reduces your gift/estate tax.
- All appreciation that takes place in the trust goes tax-free to your heirs.
- The amount and term of the payments to Defenders of Wildlife can be set so as to reduce or even eliminate transfer taxes due when the principal reverts to your heirs.
- You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift to Defenders of Wildlife now that reduces the taxes due on transfers to your heirs later.
For more information
Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 1-800-915-6789 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.
