Bequests

You may make a gift of cash, securities, real estate, or other assets by providing in your will for a bequest to the University. Your gift may be a specific bequest of a designated sum or asset, or it may be a percentage of your residuary estate.

The value of your bequest to the University is fully deductible for tax purposes. You may also establish an income-producing planned gift for the benefit of others through your will, thereby reducing your taxable estate. A bequest, whether outright or to fund a planned gift, can be a useful and advantageous addition to your estate plan.

 If you have provided for the University in your estate plans but have not previously notified the University of your intentions, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 866.241.9802 or giftplan@uchicago.edu. Sharing your plans with us allows us to express our gratitude to you during your lifetime, ensures that your wishes will be met, and also assists the University’s long-term planning efforts.

Please note: Information found on this page is intended to provide general information an is not intended as legal advice nor should be relied upon as such.
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