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Gift Planning

Planned Giving

Find out what types of assets make the best planned gifts. Learn about gifts of cash, securities and property.

Discover the Planned Gift That's Best for You

Whatever your stage in life, planned giving can provide financial benefits to you and your loved ones, while helping you support Emporia State University. Some planned gifts have an impact now, some after your lifetime. Many offer tax savings, and some even provide you with income for life.


Explore your options here, or visit our contact page and reach out to us. We are always here to help you find the plan that is perfect for you!

Learn About Wills and Bequests


What are the benefits of making a bequest?

  1. You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
  2. You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
  3. You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?


How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or Emporia State University Foundation as part of your estate plan.


What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:
  1. You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
  2. You can gift a percentage of your estate
  3. You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
  4. You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?


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