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Planned Giving: Leave a Lasting Legacy
Make a Difference for Future Generations
At University Liggett School, we understand that true impact goes beyond today. Through planned giving, you have a unique opportunity to support our mission and create a meaningful legacy for future generations.
Why Consider Planned Giving?
- Transform Lives: Your planned gift can fund essential programs, provide scholarships, and contribute to our endowment, ensuring that students receive the best possible education.
- Flexible Options: We offer a variety of giving options, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and trusts. You can choose the option that best aligns with your financial and charitable goals.
- Tax Benefits: Planned giving not only benefits our school but can also offer you significant tax advantages, helping you maximize your impact while potentially reducing your tax burden.
How to Get Started
- Explore Your Options: Discover the different types of planned gifts and see how they can fit into your financial strategy.
- Consult with Professionals: We recommend discussing your plans with your financial advisor or attorney to determine the best approach for your situation.
- Contact Us: Our dedicated team is here to support you. Feel free to reach out to discuss your plans, ask questions, or request additional information.
Join Our Legacy Circle
When you make a planned gift, you become a valued member of our Legacy Circle. Members receive exclusive updates on the impact of their gifts and invitations to special events, allowing you to see firsthand how your generosity is shaping the future of our school.
Start Your Journey Today
Ready to leave your mark on University Liggett School? Contact Cressie Boggs, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at 313.884.4444, ext. 413 or via email at cboggs@uls.org.
Non-probate assets
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
For more information about leaving University Liggett School in your estate plans, contact Cressie Boggs, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at 313.884.4444 x 413 or cboggs@uls.org.
Donor Stories
Legacy Circle
The Legacy Circle at University Liggett School represents a group of generous alumni, parents and friends who have made a gift in their estate plan establishing scholarships, providing special programs and building endowment. These gifts, large and small, have helped to shape superior academic experiences, nurtured outstanding teachers and enabled talented and motivated students to attend our School.
University Liggett School today has a foundation built on a history and tradition of excellence established by the faculty and students of The Liggett School, Detroit University School, Grosse Pointe Country Day School and Grosse Pointe University School.
Any gift made in an estate plan benefiting University Liggett School qualifies you to be a member of the Legacy Circle.
Your membership includes:
- Special recognition in school publications;
- Annual subscription to an exclusive online e-newsletter for Legacy Circle and Leadership Circle members;
- Invitations to special receptions and programs;
- An invitation to a reception held each Spring for Legacy Circle and Leadership Circle members.