Let Your Faith Keep Bearing Fruit
A gift through your will or trust can help care for the people you love while extending your Kingdom impact for generations to come.
Your estate plan is more than a legal document. It is one final opportunity to steward what God has entrusted to you with purpose.
Turn Your Estate Plan Into an Expression of Faith
A legacy gift, sometimes called a charitable bequest, is a gift you include in your will or trust for The Alliance.
You remain in control of your assets during your lifetime and can generally adjust your plans as your circumstances or priorities change.
When the time comes, your generosity can continue supporting the work you cared about during your life—advancing the gospel and strengthening Kingdom ministry for years to come.
Could a Legacy Gift Be Right for You?
A legacy gift may be worth considering when you want your estate plan to reflect more than financial decisions alone.
You Don't Have to Navigate Estate Planning Alone
Through Orchard Alliance, Alliance people can receive Christian guidance as they create or update their estate plan.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to use a no-cost online estate-planning tool or work directly with a Gift & Estate Design specialist.
The goal is simple: help you prayerfully create a plan that cares for the people you love, reflects your faith and puts your resources to work for God's Kingdom.
From Good Intentions to a Thoughtful Plan
Estate planning does not have to feel overwhelming. Start with three simple steps.
Reflect
Consider the people, ministries and values you want your estate plan to represent.
Plan
Create or review your plan using the online estate-planning tool or talk with an Orchard Alliance Gift & Estate Design specialist.
Complete
Finalize the appropriate documents for your circumstances. If working with an attorney is appropriate, the team can help you prepare for that conversation.
There Are Several Ways to Leave a Gift
Your will or trust can be designed around your individual goals, family circumstances and charitable intentions.
A Specific Gift
Leave a particular dollar amount or designated asset.
A Percentage Gift
Designate a percentage of your estate for ministry.
A Residual Gift
Give all or a percentage of what remains after gifts to loved ones and other obligations have been fulfilled.
A Contingent Gift
Provide for The Alliance if another named beneficiary is unable to receive the gift.
Your legal or estate-planning professional can help determine which approach is appropriate for your circumstances.
Your Generosity Can Continue the Work
The resources God has entrusted to you during your lifetime can continue serving His purposes beyond it.
A legacy gift to The Alliance can help send workers, strengthen churches and advance gospel ministry for generations yet to come.
Your legacy is not simply what you leave behind.
It is what God continues to do through what you leave behind.
Already Have a Will or Trust?
You may not need to start over.
If your estate plan no longer reflects your family circumstances, charitable goals or faith priorities, an Orchard Alliance Gift & Estate Design specialist can help you review your plan and consider appropriate next steps.
Put Your Legacy Into Motion
Whether you are starting your first estate plan, updating an existing one or simply exploring what a legacy gift could look like, you don't have to figure it out alone.
No cost. No obligation. Thoughtful guidance to help you steward your legacy well.
The information provided on this page is for general educational purposes and is not intended as legal, tax, investment or financial advice. Tax and estate-planning consequences depend on individual circumstances and applicable law. A charitable gift may qualify for certain tax benefits if applicable to your situation. Please consult your attorney, tax advisor, financial advisor or other qualified professional before making estate-planning or charitable-giving decisions.