“I wanted to find some way to show my commitment. . . . And one simple way to do that is to leave a bequest to the Law School.”
– Fernando Gentil Monteiro ’12 LL.M.
The Kent Affiliates of the 1754 Society
If you choose to include Columbia Law School in your estate plan, please contact the Development team at 212-854-2680. We would like to recognize your generosity by welcoming you to the Kent Affiliates, the Columbia Law School branch of the 1754 Society.
Estate Planning Presentation: “Taxes Schmaxes: We're Still Alive and Kicking” with Conrad L. Teitell ’57
On October 6, 2021, members of the Stone Circle were invited to hear from Conrad L. Teitell ’57, Principal; Chair, Charitable Planning Group, Cummings & Lockwood, about how to provide for yourself, your family, and causes you care about with long-established tax techniques.
Watch his presentation on the video, below.
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
Bequests allow you to secure an estate tax deduction for the value of your gift.
Life income gifts—such as gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts—can provide you with an income stream, significant tax savings, and the satisfaction of providing Columbia with vital long-term resources.
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Lead trusts allow you to receive a charitable deduction now for gifts made in the future. They can also take the form of a reduction in gift or estate taxes on property you wish to pass to heirs.
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Your retirement plan benefits are likely a significant portion of your net worth. Due to special tax considerations, they could make an excellent choice for funding a charitable gift.
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The simplest way to support Columbia Law School is through cash gifts. Giving assets such as stocks, bonds, and property often offers additional tax savings.
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