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Giving to the University of Miami can be done either directly or through a gift vehicle that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift vehicle below to learn more.
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For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
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Bequest
You may designate the University of Miami as a beneficiary of your will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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Beneficiary Designation Gifts
You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or of your life insurance policy.
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Qualified Charitable Distribution
Congress recently enacted a permanent extension of the Qualified Charitable Distribution. As a result, if you are 70 ½ or above, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution gift to the University of Miami in 2016 and beyond.
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Donor-Advised Funds
You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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Charitable Gift Annuity
You can transfer your cash or appreciated property to the University of Miami in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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Charitable Remainder Unitrust
You can transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life, revalued annually, or a term of years.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
You can transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead Trust
You can fund a trust, the income from which can be given to the University of Miami annually for a number of years. You or your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Life Estate Reserved
You can give your personal residence, vacation home or farm to the University of Miami but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Bargain Sale
The University of Miami purchases your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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Sale and Unitrust
You can give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Give It Twice Trust
You can provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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