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Writing or updating your will can feel overwhelming. Let us help you simplify the process by sending you our free Will and Estate Planning Guide, designed to walk you through the process of considering your goals, determining how you want your assets distributed, and organizing the relevant documents.
IRA owners age 73 and older may need to take annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their accounts. Use our RMD Calculator to determine the amount you are required to withdraw. To learn about gift options that count toward your RMD, visit our Gift from an IRA page.
Interested in how a charitable gift annuity might work in your situation to secure an income stream, provide tax benefits, and make a meaningful gift? Try out the CGA calculator to get a personalized illustration. To learn more about CGAs, visit our Charitable Gift Annuity page.
Making a gift in your will or with a beneficiary designation?
Here is the language you’ll need to use.
I hereby bequeath to Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit, a charitable Pennsylvania corporation, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, [the sum of $ ] OR [the following securities/tangible personal property/real estate] OR [ % of my estate] to be used for the University's areas of greatest need.