Learn About Bequests
The most common form of deferred gift to support Marywood is a bequest. A bequest is a transfer, by will, of personal property such as cash, securities, or other tangible property.
For over 100 years, Marywood alumni and friends have continued their legacy through bequests and other testamentary gifts. These gifts have been a significant source of financial support for Marywood, as thousands of students have benefited from this generosity.
Alumni and friends who make a bequest or other testamentary gift to Marywood is welcomed into the Tourmaline Legacy Society — a Society that honors those who have generously designated Marywood as part of their legacy.
What are the benefits of making a bequest to Marywood?
- You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
- You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
- You may receive estate tax savings
- Membership in the Tourmaline Legacy Society
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 Marywood University as part of your estate plan.
What are my options?
A bequest can be made in several ways:
