Leave a Legacy—A Simple Way to Make a Lasting Difference in the Lives that Follow

By some estimates, more than 55 - 60% of Americans do not have a current will even though this is the only way individuals can provide for their families, avoid costly, unnecessary taxes, and leave a legacy gift to the causes and organizations that are important to them.

Wills and Estate Plans are not just for the wealthy! Anyone who owns anything—a house, car, furniture, clothing, accessories—has an “estate,” and if the owner dies “intestate,” without a will, any of his/her property or finances are settled according to state law regardless of whether these align with the family’s wishes.

The Spring tax season is a good time to review and update an existing will, or prepare one for the first time if necessary. An attorney, CPA, or investment advisor can provide all the current information and forms you will need. By leaving a planned gift—or Legacy Gift—in your will to The Cobb Community Foundation, you can insure that the organizations and causes you have cared about in your lifetime will continue to benefit in the future. In addition to bequests and memorial gifts named in a will, there are many other options for planned giving, including charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and charitable remainder trusts. If you are interested in talking about any of these options, please give us a call at (770) 953-6865.