Protecting and preserving Southern Michigan

Legacy Giving

	Make a Gift Through a Bequest Most often, a bequest is made as part of a person’s will and stipulates that a dollar amount or percentage of an estate be directed to Legacy Land Conservancy. Most bequests provide significant estate tax savings. Charitable bequests can be made to the Conservancy as unrestricted gifts to support the organization’s core mission, or with a designation such as land protection within a particular watershed or for a specific nature preserve. Bequests can be made by preparing a new will or adding a codicil to your present will or living trust. All legal documents should be prepared by and with the advice of your attorney. Contact susancooley@legacylandconservancy.org/ for more information.
	Give a Gift of Securities You can make a contribution in the form of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. When you make a gift of securities directly to Legacy Land Conservancy, you may avoid certain kinds of taxes, such as capital gains. Contact us (erika@legacylandconservancy.org/)to receive instructions for the transferring of stock gifts and to ensure the proper handling of your contribution.
	Provide a Gift of Real Estate A gift of real estate, such as your primary residence, vacation home, farm, or undeveloped land, is a very significant conservation contribution. If the real estate is not appropriate for preservation, we will sell it and use the funds to further our land protection mission. Contact: erika@legacylandconservancy.org/
	Honorary and Memorial Giving Express your sympathy or honor the memory of a loved one… Honor someone you care about… Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion… A memorial gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate a special occasion or to honor family or friends. A personalized letter will be sent to the individual or family being honored. Memorial gifts are used to support Legacy Land Conservancy’s mission or support a special directed gift. For more information on honorary and memorial gifts or to discuss permanent memorial, please contact Susan Cooley at 734.302.5263 or email her at susancooley@legancylandconservancy.org
	Planned Giving Donating to Legacy Land Conservancy is a great way for you to leave a lasting legacy for our local lands, for your community, and for future generations. To learn more about including the Conservancy in your will, making a distribution gift from your IRA, or making a gift of stock, please contact Susan Cooley at 734-302-5263, susancooley@legacylandconservancy.org/.