Planned Giving

Giving More for Less Advantages of Appreciated Securities Avoid paying a capital gains tax. Receive a full fair market tax deduction for your gift. Increase…

Advantages of Charitable Lead Trusts Federal gift and estate-tax deductions may enable you to transfer a larger estate to your heirs. Any appreciation in the…

What is a Charitable Remainder Trust? Advantages of Charitable Remainder Trusts Create a regular income stream for both yourself and a beneficiary. Obtain an income…

Advantages of Gift Annuities Create a regular income stream for both yourself and a beneficiary. Obtain an income tax deduction for a portion of what…

Assets and Timing Often, the choice of assets and giving strategy will determine the timing of your gift. Blended gifts typically combine the enjoyment of…

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 If you are 70.5 years+, you can use up to $50,000 from your IRA as a one-time gift to…

Isabelle and Jerome E. Hyman ’47 Isabelle and Jerome E. Hyman ’47 The Hymans made their first gift to Harvard Law School over a half-century ago,…

Spring 2021 Issue of Making a Difference Making a Difference is an annual newsletter from Harvard Law School’s Planned Giving Department, and features stories, news, and information…

Read Making a Difference Making a Difference is an annual newsletter from Harvard Law School’s Planned Giving Department, and features stories, news, and information about…

Each year, gifts to the Harvard Law School Annual Fund play a critical role in limiting tuition increases and in supporting key initiatives. Important programs…