Wealth Replacement Life Insurance
We've established that life insurance can make a significant and mutually beneficial gift. But it can also be used as a means of wealth replacement for heirs to the donor's estate.
We've established that life insurance can make a significant and mutually beneficial gift. But it can also be used as a means of wealth replacement for heirs to the donor's estate.
When you meet with a prospective donor, asking about their life insurance policy (or policies) is well worth your while. But how should you ask them and what, specifically, are the questions you should ask?
Life insurance has long been and continues to be a source of great charitable gifts. Why don't donors make gifts of their life insurance policies more frequently?
While there are three ways that life insurance policies are most often gifted, there are several others available that offer distinct benefits.
Let's take a look at nine things that are essential for fundraisers to know about gifts of life insurance policies.
By understanding the benefits of gifting different asset types, you can provide true value and become a differentiator for your donors. And the value you add may well result in a gift larger than the donor thought possible.
It is possible for your organization to receive a testamentary gift even if the donor does not have a will.
Yuan is a career librarian, now retired. She has always worked hard and lived simply, and has savings of nearly $100,000 as a result. But Yuan has suffered numerous health issues in recent years.
Russell and Kathryn are 60 and 59 years old, respectively, and have no children. Russell is a doctor, and Kathryn does not work outside of the home. They are deeply committed to their favorite charity and would like to make a significant gift.
One common misconception is that only rarely will a life insurance policy make a gift that's beneficial to both you and the donor. In fact, there are three different scenarios in which a permanent policy can make an advantageous gift to your organization: