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OPVA Planned/Estate Giving
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One of the easiest ways to add significantly to resources for veterans is to become part of Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America's Legacy Circle. This can be accomplished simply by designating OPVA as a beneficiary in your will and is a powerful, long-term way to help veterans well into the future, even after you're gone. You can name OPVA as a direct beneficiary of specific assets, a portion or percentage of assets, or a remainder of your estate. These assets can be in the form of cash, securities, or personal property.
No matter how small you believe your estate to be, there are definite advantages to including the Oregon Paralyzed Veterans as a beneficiary. Your heirs may be able to avoid costly estate taxes. People whose financial constraints, such as a fixed income, make them unable to give regular donations as generously as they wish, are often able to realize a major gift through their estate.
OPVA is justly proud of those who appreciate our work for veterans and have stretched their dollars even farther by including OPVA in their wills.
And perhaps most appealing is the idea that, as part of the Legacy Circle, your love for veterans will live on for future generations. These gifts are a wonderful way to help veterans as part of your legacy to the world.
OPVA strongly suggests that you consult an attorney who specializes in estate planning to help you get started. Your attorney should also advise you about the importance of updating your will regularly, as an out-of-date will is often no better than the absence of a will.
If you'd like to receive more information about planned giving, or would like to discuss your options in more detail, please call us at (800) 333-0782 or via e-mail and include request in body of email to: oregonpva@oregonpva.org.
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Last Update:
January 10, 2007
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