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Sarah's Legacy
Sarah's Legacy is a Planned Giving Society at the YWCA Central Carolinas. Named for Sarah Belk Gambrell (pictured left), a YWCA friend and board member emeritus, our Giving Society recognizes donors who include the YWCA in their estate plans. Click here to view a list of the current members of Sarah's Legacy.
If you are interested in including the YWCA in your estate plans, we would love to talk with you. George Sawyer is our Gift Planning Officer and he can be reached at 704.525.5770, ext. 214 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Here are some gift planning options for you to consider:
Bequests
Outright bequest: In this example, YWCA will receive a specific dollar amount or percentage that you specify (ex: personal property, stock, real estate).Residual bequest: YWCA will receive all of the rest, residue and remainder of the estate after the family and heirs have been provided for.
Contingent bequest: YWCA will recieve property only if certain other contingencies have occured.
Codicil: A codicil is an amendment to a will. It is a separate document that can add, subtract or modify a provision in the will (i.e., including provision naming the YWCA to receive a planned gift.
Other options include:
Securities with low cost basis
Real property
Personal property (ex: jewelry, paintings, etc)
Life insurance
IRA's
Cash
Charitable Remainder Trusts
If you plan to make a charitable gift by will, please think it through carefully and then meet with your attorney to discuss and update your will. Tell him/her exactly what you want to do. Be as clear as possible in describing what you want given to whom.