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Did you know there are creative ways to support The Heard Museum? Ways in which The Heard, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time? Such giving techniques are called "planned gifts," because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and The Heard

Gifts from Your Will or Trust

Need to preserve assets? You can plan a gift to us that will take effect only after your other obligations are fulfilled.


How It Works

  • Include a gift to The Heard Museum in your will or trust. (Here is sample bequest language for your will.)
  • Make your bequest unrestricted or direct it to a specific purpose.
  • Indicate that you would like a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate or trust, or indicate a specific amount.
  • Tell us about your gift so we may celebrate your generosity now.

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Benefits

  • Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.
  • You can modify your gift to address changing circumstances.
  • You can direct your gift to a particular purpose (be sure to check with us to make sure your gift can be used as intended).
  • Under current tax law, there is no upper limit on the estate tax deduction for your charitable bequests.

Bequest Intention Please click here to let us know if you have already included The Heard Museum in your estate plan or if you are considering doing so. Thank you.