{"id":15260,"date":"2026-09-13T12:17:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T16:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/?p=15260"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:17:36","slug":"legacy-giving-more-accessible-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/en\/article\/legacy-giving-more-accessible-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Giving: More Accessible Than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15260\" class=\"elementor elementor-15260 elementor-15259\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c22e023 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c22e023\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca64822 elmn-offcl-h2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ca64822\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legacy Giving: More Accessible Than You Think<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3768fe83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"3768fe83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0cb84ee elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>13 September 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-493506e elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-tags\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/en\/article\/category\/in-the-spotlight\/\" class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">In the spotlight<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c479a66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c479a66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-831e95b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"831e95b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When you think about legacy giving, you may picture something reserved for wealthy individuals or a complicated process. In reality, there are many ways to plan a gift to a cause that matters to you, while taking your priorities and personal circumstances into account.<\/p><p>You may recognize yourself in some of the thoughts below. And you may be surprised to discover that legacy giving is often more accessible than you think.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46d704 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c46d704\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8285a92 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8285a92\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5082f6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5082f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Journee-du-testament_Don.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15265\" alt=\"Don testamentaire\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Journee-du-testament_Don.webp 500w, https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Journee-du-testament_Don-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Journee-du-testament_Don-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a279ca5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a279ca5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c549c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c549c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>I\u2019m far from being a millionaire&#8230; <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Good news: you don\u2019t have to be one to make a difference!<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A legacy gift can take many forms and can be tailored to your circumstances. For example, you can leave a specific amount or a percentage of your estate.<\/p><p>And because it is planned for the future, this type of gift can complement the generosity you already show, whether through small or larger donations, without affecting your day-to-day budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88a697 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e88a697\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c91f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48c91f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>I want to put my loved ones first&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your loved ones can remain at the heart of your decisions while your legacy reflects the values that matter most to you.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\">Planning a legacy gift is a meaningful way to give added purpose to what you leave behind and to make a lasting impact in your community. You can even make it a family conversation by involving your loved ones in your decision.<\/p><p>A legacy gift may also offer tax benefits that can help reduce the taxes owed after your passing. It\u2019s something worth considering as you plan!<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0I already have a will\u2026<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your priorities can change over time, and that\u2019s perfectly normal. You can update your will so that it continues to reflect what matters most to you.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\">Your notary can advise you on how to make changes and help you determine which options are best suited to your circumstances.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>What&#8217;s next?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Whether you\u2019re just beginning to think about legacy giving, considering including the Fondation Sant\u00e9 Urbaine in your will, or have already done so, our team is here to talk with you.<\/p><p>Your commitment to the health of your community can begin today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737ea6d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"737ea6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fdd01 elementor-align-center elmn-offcl-btn elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"63fdd01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/fondationsanteurbaine.com\/en\/types-dons\/planned-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-heart\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M462.3 62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn more about legacy giving<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about legacy giving, you may picture something reserved for wealthy individuals or a complicated process. 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