A beneficiary designation for the ACLU Foundation is a simple and meaningful way to help ensure a strong future for individual rights. After your lifetime, these assets will transfer directly to the ACLU Foundation without going through probate.

Beneficiary designations can be made for:

Once you decide to designate the ACLU of New Jersey Foundation as a beneficiary. Simply contact us at 973-642-2086 ext. 21 to confirm details.

Estate Planning Tip: You may designate all or just a percentage of your policy, plan, or account. For more information on making a bequest to the ACLU Foundation, please contact the ACLU-NJ Development Department at donate@aclu-nj.org.

Tax Note: Gifts of life insurance policies and retirement plans are considered non-probate assets and automatically bypass probate court. They are, however, subject to potential taxes, just like any property you own upon your death. Designating the ACLU Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement plan may allow you to avoid taxes that could apply if you were to leave these assets to heirs other than your spouse. As always, check with your estate planning professional about your specific plans.