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Planned Giving Library

Estate planning made simple, rewarding

Don’t be one of the 70% of Americans without a will. Stop waiting and worrying, and get started now. Our library of resources helps make the estate planning process simple and rewarding.

What’s in the Planned Giving Library

Prepared by the IU Foundation’s team of planned giving experts, our library of resources covers:

A gift in your will

Explore the benefits of planning a gift in your will.

Bequests

Why make a bequest? Flexibility is one great reason.

Charitable gift annuities

Meet your planning and philanthropic goals.

Deferred gift annuity

Increase your retirement income.

Donor-advised funds

A “hands on” approach to philanthropy.

How to create an estate plan

Create a meaningful legacy. Let us show you how.

IRA giving

If you are 70 1/2 older, this option is for you. Trust in financial and gift planning. Put your trust in us.

Retirement plan assets

Leave more to family and Indiana University.

Strategic giving

3 simple steps to amplify your impact.

Taxes and giving

Explore ways to give and their unique tax benefits.

Trusts in financial and gift planning

Learn when and how to establish a trust.

Why plan your estate

Estate planning is personal. We can help.

Year-end planning

Find a year-end plan that suits you.

Our team is here to help!

Have a gift planning question or want to set up your planned gift today? Send us an email at giftplan@iu.edu or call 800-558-8311, and a member of Gift Planning Services will be happy to assist.