The Easiest Way to Make an Impact
A GIFT IN YOUR WILL OR LIVING TRUST
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Interested in helping The Diocese of Shreveport with our mission but feel overwhelmed by the thought of writing another check or giving up your assets today? A simple, flexible and versatile way to ensure we can continue our work for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest.
By including a bequest to the Diocese in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we can continue our mission for years to come.
Check Out This Potential Scenario
When Tom and Martha got married, they made a point to put together a will to protect their assets. They both loved the Diocese and decided to include a bequest of $75,000 to us in their will.
As Tom and Martha's family grew to include three children, they decided to revise their gift to ensure their children's future financial security. They met with their attorney and simply revised the bequest language so that their gift to the Diocese was now a percentage of their estate instead of a specific amount. Tom and Martha now rest easy knowing when they die, their plans will provide for the people and charitable work they love.
Learn How to Fund It
You can use the following assets to fund a bequest:
Next Steps
Contact John Mark Willcox at 318-868-4441 ex. 260 or jwillcox@dioshpt.org for additional information on bequests or to chat more about the different options for including the Diocese in your will or estate plan.
Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
If you include the Diocese in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.
Legal Name: Diocese of Shreveport, Inc.
Address: 3500 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104
Federal Tax ID Number: Contact John Mark Willcox at the Catholic Center.
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