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Bequest
(The "I Can Give" Gift)

How it works

	You can provide now for a future gift to the Museum by including a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust.
	Your will or trust directs assets to your heirs.
	Your will or trust directs a bequest to the Museum for the purpose(s) you specify.

Benefits

• Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.
• You can modify your bequest if your circumstances change.
• You can direct your bequest to a particular purpose (be sure to check with the Museum to make sure your gift can be used as intended).
• There is no upper limit on the estate tax deductions that can be taken for charitable bequests.
• You can have the satisfaction now of knowing that your bequest will support the Museum in the way you intended when you are gone.