Bequests

A legacy of protected lands and waters. Could there be a more lasting way to make a difference? By including Triangle Land Conservancy in your will or estate plan, you will help to leave a legacy future generations can feel beneath their feet.

Through your will or revocable living trust, you can specify that some or all of your assets come to TLC after your lifetime and which Triangle Land Conservancy programs you would like to support.

After your lifetime, the asset(s) you specify will pass to us and your estate can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your bequest.

At Triangle Land Conservancy, all unrestricted charitable gifts are used strategically to support our top conservation priorities. If you have a more specific purpose in mind, please contact us at 919-833-3662 to ensure that we can meet your wishes. Whether you choose to restrict your gift or not, your support will help save the places you love for future generations to enjoy.

How to Name Us in Your Will
Legal language for wills and estate plans: Triangle Land Conservancy, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina, and with principal business address of 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 205, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1455.

Types of Bequests

There are several types of bequests that allow you to designate how your estate will be distributed.

Specific Bequest: You describe exactly what you want to leave to a specific individual or organization and the designated source. If you want to leave a specific dollar amount from a specific source or a particular item (such as an antique or collector's item), this is the type of bequest that you would use.
Example: Evelyn states in her will: "I leave my diamond earrings to my granddaughter, Jessica. I also leave my securities to Triangle Land Conservancy."

General Bequest: This type of bequest does not specify the source from which it should be paid. This gives your executor the flexibility to honor the bequest from any available source.
Example: Evelyn states in her will: "I leave $50,000 to my son, William, and $50,000 to Triangle Land Conservancy."

Residuary Bequest: This type of bequest is honored after all other bequests have been made, and all debts, expenses and taxes have been paid.
Example: Evelyn states in her will: "I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate to Triangle Land Conservancy."

Contingent Bequest: This type of bequest is fulfilled if certain conditions are met. For instance, if your primary beneficiary does not survive you, you can indicate your next choice through a contingent designation.
Example: Evelyn states in her will: "I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate to my husband, Robert, if he survives me; if not, then 50 percent in equal shares to my children who survive me and 50 percent to Triangle Land Conservancy."

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