A charitable gift from your estate is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets, and benefit Special Operations. There are a number of options that you should discuss with your financial advisor including:

• Name us in your assets - While you may transfer many of your assets through your will or living trust, a document called a beneficiary designation controls distribution of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and a variety of financial accounts.
• Life Income Gifts – these are donations that allow you to give to Special Operations while generating income for yourself and your family.
• Charitable Lead Trusts – make a substantial gift to Special Operations in the form of fixed annual payments and pass assets to your family or other heirs at reduced tax cost.
• Retained Life Estates - Donate your home, farm or a second home and receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction, while retaining the right to live in your home for the rest of your life.
• Bargain Sale - Receive immediate cash and make a gift by selling to us a valuable asset, such as real estate, for less than it is worth.