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You’re considering a lifetime gift
in partnership with the Foundation > Your home is your
principal asset, you want to continue to live there, and you
can continue to maintain it > You're seeking an income
tax deduction, not more income
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You can give us your home as a charitable gift and still continue to live there for the rest of your life.
How? With a retained life estate.
This creative gift plan transfers your house
to an endowment fund at the Foundation but reserves a lifetime tenancy
to you. You can make a significant gift with the most valuable asset
you hold, yet not disturb your living arrangements or your cash
flow.
You will continue to be responsible for the house’s ongoing taxes, structural maintenance and upkeep. Also, we mutually agree upfront about what we will do if you no longer wish to live in the house after you have donated it to us, or if you become physically unable to continue living there. Your gift will provide you with a charitable income tax deduction, based on the fair market value of your house minus the present value of the life tenancy you have retained.
Here are some considerations if you are contemplating
a gift of your home.
- First, as with all gifts or real estate, we must review and approve the transfer.
- You will need to secure an independent appraisal of your home to establish its value for the deduction.
- And finally, if there is a mortgage or lien on your home it will complicate the transfer to us and could result in taxable income to you.
Our office can advise you on all these matters.
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Example
You've always loved your home, and have
no plans to move from it. It has appreciated significantly
since you bought it, and today it is the largest asset in
your estate. You are considering a gift to benefit state,
national and international missions, but can't locate an asset
that you can part with comfortably.
You decide to donate your house to a missions
endowment fund, retaining a life estate for yourself and your
wife. You have secured an independent appraisal stating that
your house is worth $250,000. The mortgage has been paid off.
Here are the benefits of your gift:
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Click here to calculate the benefits a retained life estate would give you.
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Donors: Husband and Wife, 70 and 68
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Asset value
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$250,000
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Charitable deduction:
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$74,229
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How Do You Create a Retained Life Estate?
You should consult with an attorney expert in the area of charitable gifts and estate planning. Then
Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 502-489-3533 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.
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