5 Steps to a Better Estate Plan

By planning your estate now, you create a legacy that reflects what makes you you. You can do this by creating a secure future for your loved ones and also ensuring your support for the places, people, and causes close to your heart continues for years to come.

Discover five simple ways you can ensure that your estate plan reflects you.

Make the most of what you have. Meet with qualified professionals to form a financial and giving plan that satisfies your needs and meets your goals.
Protect family and loved ones. Keep loved ones safe by making sure your estate plan is up to date. It should be reviewed regularly for changes in personal relationships, tax laws, births, deaths, and state of residence.
Be tax-smart. Don’t let taxes place a burden on your family. With careful planning now, you can get the most out of your estate plan.
Make sure your wishes are fulfilled. Use the services of a qualified estate planning attorney to draw up your will and other legal documents, ensuring that your wishes are clearly stated so there are no misunderstandings.
Continue helping others after your lifetime. Gifts to charitable organizations, such as University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement, in your future plans ensure your support for our work continues even after your lifetime.

Make URI a Part of Your Plan

Want to learn more about including a gift to University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement in your future plans? Contact Office of Gift Planning at plannedgiving@uri.edu or 401.874.7900 to learn more.

Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.