
Gifts from Your Will or Trust
Need to preserve assets? You can plan a gift to us that will take effect only after your other obligations are fulfilled.

How It Works
- Include a gift to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley in your will or trust. (Here is sample bequest language for your will.)
- Your bequest will support the overall mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
- Indicate that you would like a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate or trust, or indicate a specific amount.
- Tell us about your gift so we may celebrate your generosity now.
Benefits
- Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.
- You can modify your gift to address changing circumstances.
- You can direct your gift to a particular purpose (be sure to check with us to make sure your gift can be used as intended).
- Under current tax law, there is no upper limit on the estate tax deduction for your charitable bequests.
Please click here to let us know if you have already included United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley in your estate plan or if you are considering doing so. Thank you.
Next
- More detail about gifts from your will or trust.
- Frequently asked questions.
- Estate Planning Guide.
- Download: 25 Estate Documents You Need to Put in One Place.
- Contact us so we can assist you through every step.
“Giving through United Way provides us with a simpler and more structured way to support the charities and organizations we believe in.”
Paul and Rebecca Francis
Tocqueville Society Members

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