Gift PlanningWills and Living Trusts
Benefits
By including the SDSU Alumni & Foundation in your will or living trust, you can:
- Continue to use your assets throughout your life.
- Easily make adjustments or update your designations if your plans change.
- Leave a lasting legacy at South Dakota State University.
Sample Will Language
When you’re creating your will or living trust and want to include the SDSU Alumni & Foundation in your future plans, please use this language to make sure that your gift is appropriately designated.
Listed below are some examples that you can use with your attorney as you prepare your charitable bequest to the SDSU Alumni & Foundation.
“I give, devise, and bequeath to the SDSU Alumni & Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota for the purpose of supporting South Dakota State University, located at 815 Medary Avenue in Brookings, SD, ____% of my estate…..”
“…..to be designated for the greatest needs of South Dakota State University.”
“…..to be designated per the Notification of Estate Gift Intention form on file with the same.”
As you complete your estate plan that includes the SDSU Alumni & Foundation, it is helpful to our organization if you would provide a copy of the gift provisions you have created, as well as contact information for your personal representatives and/or trustees.
All information provided to the SDSU Alumni & Foundation will be kept confidential.
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You are advised to seek your own legal and tax advice in connection with charitable gift planning matters. The SDSU Alumni & Foundation does not provide legal, financial, nor tax advice. This communication is not intended or written to be used for the purpose of avoiding tax-related penalties.