Making a bequest is the most common planned giving option and one of the easiest ways to make a difference in the lives of students at St. Edward's. It simply requires making a provision in your will or living trust to leave assets to St. Edward's University.

Here are several suggestions of wording for remembering St. Edward's in your will:

• "I give ten thousand dollars ($10,000) [or: all my Dell Corp. stock] to St. Edward's University, Inc., in Austin, Texas."
• "I give ten percent (10%) of my estate to St. Edward's University, Inc., in Austin, Texas."
• "I give the following described property to St. Edward's University, Inc., in Austin, Texas: _________________________________."

A bequest lets you:

• Maintain complete control of your assets during your lifetime.
• Modify your gift plan should your circumstances and needs change.
• Direct your assets toward a specific university program or purpose.
• Take advantage of estate tax deductions, with no upper limit.

If you plan to include St. Edward's in your will, please contact us so that we can be sure we understand and fulfill the intentions of your bequest.

Join Others in Giving with Confidence
Your generosity to St. Edward’s will be recognized through membership in the Mary Doyle Heritage Society, which honors those who have made planned gifts to the university. And you can be assured that your bequest to St. Edward's will be handled with integrity and professionalism as outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights.

Let Us Help You Plan Your Bequest
To learn more about arranging your bequest and other gift options, contact Tony Weber, director of Development, at 512-233-1401. We look forward to working with you and your advisor to create a gift plan that meets your philanthropic vision.

Give by Phone, Online or by Mail
Would you like to make an outright gift of cash or securities to St. Edward's right away? See how easy it is to give by phone, online or by mail.