What will your legacy be?

August is National Make a Will Month, an annual reminder of the importance of planning for your loved ones' future and creating a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime. Even if your estate planning documents are already in place, this is still a good time to review your will, trust, and beneficiary designations to ensure that they accurately capture your financial and family situation, as well as your intentions.

Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after all other provisions have been fulfilled. One of the easiest ways to make a gift to Shades of Pink Foundation (SOPF) is through your estate with a charitable bequest. Your estate will receive a charitable deduction to help offset taxes and you will have peace of mind knowing your gift will further SOPF's mission. Best of all, a charitable bequest is a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime.

If you've already included SOPF in your will or estate plans, please let us know. Contact Nina Googasian, Executive Administrator, at executiveadministrator@shadesofpinkfoundation.org or 248.729.3166.

Visit shadesofpinkfoundation.org/take-action to learn how your generosity can create a meaningful legacy that lives on for years to come.