Gifts of Stock or Real Estate

Most charitable gifts are given in the form of cash because this is so familiar. However, this is probably not the most cost-effective way for you to give.

Examples of Non-Cash Assets

  • Stock or marketable securities
  • Real estate
  • Business interests
  • Farm commodities
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement assets, such as gifts from your IRA

Benefits of Gifts in a Will

  • Tax-wise. Receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift and avoid tax liability on the sale of appreciated assets.
  • Eliminate hassles. Give assets you no longer need or want to manage (such as rental properties of vacation homes) for the benefit of Kingdom causes.

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