Planned Giving

The planned giving staff at East Tennessee State University Foundation stands ready to help you meet your unique financial needs by:

• Providing gift plans that benefit you and your family
  
• Bringing immediate and deferred tax advantages to both you and your heirs
  
• Having a meaningful impact on ETSU and our goals and interests, beyond your own lifetime and far into the future

Take a look around and explore the site. Learn about the many opportunities to support ETSU through charitable giving. We encourage you to consider the gift planning site for East Tennessee State University Foundation a resource for all of your charitable giving needs.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your gift plans, please contact Dr. Richard A. Manahan, CPA or Jeff W. Anderson, J.D. at 423-439-5352, or via e-mail at barcel@etsu.edu or andersjw@etsu.edu.

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Will New Tax Laws Affect My Estate Plan?
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Now's the Time to Review This Important Estate Planning Checklist
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Use Your Will to Change the Future
Do you hesitate to give to your favorite causes because you are concerned about needing your assets in the future for you or your family? A gift in your will, called a bequest, could be the right option for you. More

3 Steps to Change Beneficiaries in Your Will or Living Trust
If you wanted to name or change a beneficiary in your will, would you know what to do? The process is actually easier than you might think. More

Surviving the Loss of a Loved One: Estate Planning Help
Life is challenging. The loss of a loved one makes it even more so. But don’t let stress over your finances make it even harder—ease your way through the tough times with these smart financial strategies. More