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Legacy Giving

Life Insurance to Replace Gift—Wealth Replacement

Life Insurance to Replace Gift Diagram. Description of image is listed below.

How It Works

  1. You make a gift to Houghton
  2. You give the tax savings from the charitable deduction to your children
  3. Your children purchase an insurance policy on your life with the tax savings
  4. Your children will receive the proceeds upon your death

Benefits

  • You can make a significant gift to Houghton without diminishing the amount your family will receive
  • Your tax savings finance this life insurance policy

Contact Us

Karl Sisson
Vice President for Advancement and External Engagement
585.567.9558
Karl.sisson@houghton.edu

Houghton University
One Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744
Federal Tax ID Number: 16-0743045

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