There are many ways that you can make a gift through your will or living trust. You may find that one of the following arrangements best fits your estate planning goals:

Residuary bequest is stated as a percentage:

Example: ____% of my estate.

Specific bequest is stated as a fixed dollar amount:
Example: the sum of $___________

It is often simpler to express your bequests as a percentage of your estate. In the event your estate changes in value you will not have to update your will as often. Your gifts remain proportional to your estate.

Please contact the ACLU-NJ Development Department at 973-642-2086 ext. 21 or by e-mail at donate@aclu-nj.org for specific language and to notify us of your plans.

Tax Note: It is worth noting that not every person's estate benefits from an estate charitable deduction. Please check with your estate planning professional to determine if this deduction would benefit your estate.