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Estate planning ...
Creating your legacy
 Carole Spainhour has provided focused expertise in Elder Law and Estate Planning since 1996. Ms. Spainhour serves on the governing council of the NC Bar Association Elder Law Section and serves as chapter editor of the NC Estate Administration. Her practice is in Boone, NC.
An incredibly large number of generous Americans — of modest, average, and wealthy means—include charities like the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in their estate plans. I know this from my estate planning law practice. Many are concerned about preserving and protecting the lands that the Blue Ridge Parkway travels across. <<learn more>>
Join the Michaux Society
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's program of planned gifts to the Parkway honors the legacy of Andre Michaux who inspired many to examine, understand and enjoy the wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains. To acknowledge those contributors who have included a gift to the Parkway in their estate planning, the Foundation has developed the Michaux Society membership program.
You are cordially invited to join the Michaux Society. Benefits of participation include an annual reception, invitations to special events and publications about current Foundation activities and projects.
For more information, please call the Foundation's Director of Development at 336-721-0260.
Planned giving ...
Essentials
Glossary of Terms
Access our dictionary of commonly used estate planning and gift planning terms. <<More>>
A Living Will
A living will is your legal declaration of your personal wishes about extraordinary medical treatment in the event you become terminally ill or permanently unconscious. <<More>>
A Will: The Basics and Beyond
Ideas and information on how to create a successful will. <<More>>
A Power of Attorney
This written legal document lets an individual designate another person to act on his or her behalf, even in the event the individual becomes disabled or incapacitated. <<More>>
A Revocable Living Trust
Learn how to fulfill your long-term financial goals with this special type of trust. <<More>>
What to give ...
Look below to learn more about the assets most commonly used to fund a gift.
Gifts of Cash
Making a donation of cash is as simple as writing a check or authorizing a charge on your credit card. From your standpoint, it's no fuss, no bother. Find out how the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation can put your contribution to work without delay. <<More>>
Gifts of Securities
Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of a year. Making a gift of securities to us offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself. <<More>>
Gifts of Closely Held Stock
A donation of your closely held stock can be a fine way for you to make a sizable charitable contribution while realizing valuable tax benefits. <<More>>
Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets
If you're like many Americans, your financial future will likely revolve around your retirement plan assets. To maximize the value of a retirement account, consider making a lifetime gift of its after-tax values to a tax-exempt deferred giving plan. <<More>>
Gifts of Real Estate
Using real estate, such as your house, farm or commercial property, to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive significant tax and income advantages, and make a larger charitable gift than anticipated. <<More>>
Gifts of Life Insurance
Donating your life insurance could be a wonderful way to fulfill your desire to support our work. By making the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation the beneficiary of an existing policy, you make good use of your resources and expand your ability to make a significant gift. <<More>>
Ways to give ...
There are almost as many variations on ways to make a donation as there are needs to be met. Explore this section to discover new ways to make a gift that also takes into consideration your personal circumstances and the needs of your heirs.
How to Make a Planned Gift
Explore the value of charitable gifts that require a little thought, but pay off in big benefits to you, your family and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. <<More>>
Bequests
Learn how to help others and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation by using one of the most popular and simple ways to make a gift. <<More>>
Charitable Gift Annuities
Read more about how to make a donation and, in turn receive a fixed annuity payment each year for life. <<More>>
Charitable Remainder Trusts
In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support. <<More>>
Memorials and Endowments
Discover a powerful way to make a gift to us in your name or in the name of a loved one while realizing tax benefits for your kindness. <<More>>
Give My Home, But Live There for Life
Make a gift to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation of a remainder interest in your home, receive sizable tax benefits now and continue living in your home for the rest of your life. <<More>>
Donor Advised Funds
Access the giving power of a private foundation without the expense or complexity. <<More>>
Pooled Income Funds
Join with others in generating additional income now that can later be used to supplement your retirement income. <<More>>
Charitable Lead Trusts
Make a donation now while reducing the tax costs for your heirs in the future. <<More>>
Bequest language
The official legal bequest language for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
Recommended Reading
A Will: The Basics and Beyond
A Revocable Living Trust
Bequests
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