Bequests and Wills

A charitable bequest is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a lasting impact at Longwood University. With the help of your attorney, you can include language in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations that directs a future gift to Longwood.

This bequest can be further elaborated with the development of an Endowment Agreement to ensure donor intent is honored in perpetuity.  We are eager to discuss your thoughts regarding the impact you seek to make here at Longwood.

Benefits of a bequest:

• May qualify for an estate tax charitable deduction
• Can reduce the burden of taxes on your family
• Creates a lasting legacy that reflects your values

How to leave a bequest to Longwood University

You can make a bequest in several ways:

• In your will or revocable trust: Leave a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after other distributions.
• Through a retirement account: Designate Longwood as a full, partial, or contingent beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or pension.
• Via life insurance: Name Longwood as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
• With other assets: Consider gifts of real estate, personal property, business interests, or investment accounts.

Contact us

If you have any questions about leaving a bequest to us, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you. If you’ve already included Longwood in your estate plan, we’d love to hear from you so we can recognize your generosity.