Wills and Living Trusts
With your will or living trust, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of the ones you love and the world's children.
In the absence of a will or living trust, the government will make those personal decisions for you. A "no frills" or improperly drafted will may have the same negative consequences. If you need to write a will or living trust, we urge you to see an attorney in preparing these important documents.
When writing or updating your will, you can also make a real difference in the lives of the children who depend on UNICEF. Here are some common bequest options you can use.
- Specific bequest: Determine a specific dollar amount or asset that you wish to leave to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
- Residual bequest: After you have taken care of your loved ones, name the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to receive a percentage or all of your residuary estate.
- Testamentary charitable remainder trust (CRT): Provide income to a loved one after your lifetime and benefit the world's children.
- Testamentary QTIP trust: Your trust provides income, and principal if needed, to your spouse for life, after which the assets pass to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
- Contingent bequest: The U.S. Fund for UNICEF receives a bequest only in the event of the death of other beneficiaries.
Because your bequest to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF will support UNICEF's lifesaving work, it qualifies for the estate-tax charitable deduction. This deduction will be based on the tax laws in effect at the time of your death.
We would be pleased to provide you with additional information to share with your attorney about the various types of bequest options — as well as suggested bequest wording for a bequest to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
To learn more, e-mail Karen Metzger at LegacyGifts@unicefusa.org or call toll-free 866.486.4233.
Make a difference. Help continue the tradition of caring for all children.
