Bequests

Designate Southwestern College as the beneficiary of your assets by will, trust, or other deferred gift

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About Wills


What are the benefits of making a bequest?

  1. You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
  2. You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
  3. You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?


How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or Southwestern College as part of your estate plan.


What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:
  1. You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
  2. You can gift a percentage of your estate
  3. You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
  4. You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?


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Alumni map.

Have you ever wondered where the over 15,000 Moundbuilder alumni live? If so, here is your chance to find out? Some can be found in a few locations around the world, but the majority reside in the United States.

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