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Gift & Estate Planning
Planned gifts–bequests, trusts, annuities, insurance, real estate,
IRAs and other ways to give–may be established during a donor's lifetime
or through a donor's will or estate plan. There are many ways to support Burroughs.
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Jim Kemp, Director of Advancement |
Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!
We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you understand how gift and estate planning might help you realize some of your financial and philanthropic goals. There are many easy options from which you can choose—strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well helping strengthen Burroughs.
If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's simple to use.
If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Jim Kemp at 314-993-4040 x256 or jkemp@jburroughs.org with any questions. Thanks for visiting our site! More
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