Planned Giving
Retained Life Estate: The Details
Is this gift right for you?
A retained life estate is for you if…
- You want to use your residence to make a gift today to Indian River State College Foundation, but don't want to move out.
- Your home is not subject to a mortgage or other obligations.
- You are willing to deed your home, cabin, or farm to Indian River State College Foundation if you can continue to live there rent-free.
- You can continue to maintain your home.
- You do not need the funds that would be generated by selling the property.
- You wish to reduce your estate taxes.
An attractive option for donating real estate is the retained life estate. This arrangement allows you to give your home to Indian River State College Foundation while retaining the right to live there for the rest of your life.
Ownership of your real estate will be transferred to Indian River State College Foundation at a future date, yet you are entitled to an immediate tax deduction and retain the rights and obligations of ownership for life. You will continue to be responsible for its taxes, structural maintenance, insurance, and upkeep.
You will receive a charitable deduction based on the fair market value of your home minus the present value of the life tenancy you have retained. Additionally, any capital improvements, such as a new roof, may give rise to additional deductions.
With a retained life estate, you are able to make a significant gift to Indian River State College Foundation without disturbing your income or your living arrangements.
Please contact us so that we can assist you through every step of the process.
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Create a Lasting Legacy
Philanthropic planning is a powerful mechanism for meeting personal estate planning objectives while making a meaningful impact on the College’s initiatives and mission. At Indian River State College, we welcome the opportunity to work with estate planners to ensure that your clients find the charitable arrangements that best meet their needs.
Estate-planning options can achieve significant tax benefits while furthering a client’s philanthropic goals:
- Gifts through a will or trust
- Charitable trusts and gift annuities
- Donation of stocks and mutual funds
If your client has already included or intends to include Indian River State College in their will or estate plan, or if you would like someone from IRSC Institutional Advancement to contact you to discuss how to support IRSC as part of their estate planning strategy, please contact us.
