Planned Giving Home

About 70% of Americans have no Will. Of those that do, about 70% have outdated Wills. If you die without a Will, the state will make one for you. Odds are you and your family won't like what the state determines should be done with your estate. Do you have a current estate plan?

Now may be a great time to make your Will or update your existing Will. We can provide you with a helpful 'fill in the blanks' estate planning guide to get you started. This guide serves two purposes: it will help you get personal and financial information organized and ready to have a will prepared, and it will eventually serve as a valuable resource for your executor when it is time to settle your estate.

Please call me at (727) 523-3422 or send me an email at karenvandeputte@thehospice.org with 'Wills Kit' as your subject. I will promptly send you our estate planning guide. I hope to hear from you soon!

For a great introduction to Wills and estate planning, you may also view the Wills Guide video on this website.

Warm regards,

Karen Van De Putte

Planned Giving Manager

Learn about benefits for you, for your family and for Suncoast Hospice Foundation
Planned giving can take many forms, providing wonderful benefits for our donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You can meet these friends and learn how they established planned gifts that fit their individual circumstances. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
Do you recognized your own circumstances in any of these stories? Give me a call at (727) 523-3422 or send me an email at karenvandeputte@thehospice.org and tell me about it. Perhaps one of these options could work for you!

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated volunteers with Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the good work of our organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support to continue our mission. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.

Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Karen Van De Putte
Planned Giving Manager

Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.

Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact karenvandeputte@thehospice.org.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.