When reflecting on the good things in your life, your thoughts may center on those you love... the people that bring you joy and satisfaction. Because they have a special place in your life, it is your privilege and responsibility to provide for their future through the preparation of your Will.
Secondly, this is your opportunity to create a lasting legacy--to provide for the causes you cherish takes careful planning. Your stewardship responsibility includes making provisions for the best use of your earthly "treasures" and to give voice to the values you wish your heirs to adopt. Wise planning--for family, friends and causes important to you--allows you to guarantee that your assets will be used according to your wishes and that your values will be expressed in your plans.
American Bible Society has prepared a Will Kit to help you assess your resources and the values you want expressed in preparation for consulting with an attorney, estate planner or financial advisor. Our professional field staff is also available to assist you in using this Kit and beginning to plan your legacy, at no cost or obligation. Request a confidential consultation with a gift planner. Call our Planned Gift Programs office at 800-549-3328 for immediate assistance.
Donor Stories
 A Gift of Faith
Lillian R. Schafft who lives in Virginia was inspired by an article she read in the Record magazine about Brian Waite, a chaplain who baptized soldiers in the Tigris River in Iraq. The article gave her a vision to take action. So she recruited her church to gather funds for military Bibles and sent a generous check to American Bible Society.
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 Heart Inspires Generosity
Gertrude Porter is deeply grateful for the good things God has given her. She had a mother who worked hard to provide for her after her father's death. "She had a very hard life," Ms. Porter says, remembering sacrifices her mother made.
More on "Heart Inspires Generosity" »
Example Bequest Language
Here are samples of simple bequest language to include the American Bible Society in your Will:
- For a specific dollar amount:
"I bequeath $10,000 to the American Bible Society."
- For a bequest of property:
"I bequeath my IBM stock (or, perhaps, my personal residence) to the American Bible Society."
- For a bequest of a percentage of value (certain share) of the estate:
"I bequeath and devise all of my estate as follows: 27% to the American Bible Society, 25% to..."
- For a residual bequest of the balance of the estate after all other goals are carried out:
"I bequeath and devise all the residue and remainder of my estate to the American Bible Society."
Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact giftplanner@americanbible.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
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