Bequests

One of the most common ways to make a planned gift is through a bequest in your will.

The tax laws encourage bequests; consequently, a bequest is an excellent way to support the programs at University Community Hospital.

Bequests work well if you are unable to make an immediate outright gift, but would like to plan for future support of an area of care to which you have a special connection.

Examples might be:

• Nursing Education - because nurses that cared for a loved one were so very compassionate, or
• Diabetes Patient Education  - in honor of your friend with diabetes, or
• Breast Care Treatment/Education programs - because breast cancer is a recurring tragedy in your family.....

There are three basic types of bequests:

Specific - the will outlines specific securities, funds, property, etc. to be given to the UCH Foundation.

General  - the source of the payment to fulfill the bequest is not provided.

Residuary Bequest - the will states that your residuary estate will be donated to UCH Foundation.

For more information about bequests and whether this might be your best path to planned giving for quality health care in our community, please contact Lorna Miller at (813) 615-7886.  If you prefer e-mail, please contact her at lmiller@mail.uch.org

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