Planned Gifts: Creating your Legacy

In addition to protecting those you love, I want to share one powerful way you can support CelloBello in your estate plans that will cost you nothing during your lifetime — making a gift in your will. It’s an important way to secure the work of our organization for years to come, and allows you to create a legacy with a cause that is close to your heart.

Gifts by bequest
Making a legacy gift in your will or trust is one of the easiest and most popular ways to partner in the mission.

Here are the most common ways that people make a lasting gift to CelloBello:

• Residual bequest
  A percentage of the remainder of your estate after other specific legacies have been fulfilled.
• Specific bequest
  A specific dollar amount, stated fraction of your estate or specified gift-in-kind such as collections, art, books, jewelry, etc.
• Contingent bequest
  A gift that is originally intended for other beneficiaries but, in the event of their prior passing, is redirected as a charitable donation.

If you are interested in designating CelloBello as a beneficiary in your estate planning, or are interested in learning more about how joining the CelloLegacy Society through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts or charitable lead trusts, complete this form.