Gift Planning

Gift of Personal Residence or Farm with Retained Life Estate

Gift of Personal Residence or Farm with Retained Life Estate Diagram

How It Works

  1. Transfer title to personal residence or farm to Colgate
  2. No change in your lifestyle—you (and spouse) occupy and enjoy residence or farm for life
  3. Colgate keeps or sells property after your death(s)

Benefits

  • No out-of-pocket cost for substantial gift to Colgate
  • Federal income-tax deduction for remainder value of your residence or farm
  • You (and spouse) can occupy residence for life

More Information

Contact Us

Andrew M. Coddington
Associate Vice President, Office of Advancement
Director of Planned Giving
(315) 228-7450
acoddington@colgate.edu

Kim Manner
Department Administrator
(315) 228-7450
kmanner@colgate.edu

 

Teresa Mathews
Associate Director of Planned Giving
(315) 228-6936
tmathews@colgate.edu

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The discussion herein is general in nature and may not apply to all individuals. Prospective donors are urged to consult their personal tax and financial advisors concerning the specific consequences of making gifts to Colgate. We would be pleased to discuss, in confidence, ways in which you may support Colgate. These measures may also have an impact on your estate planning.

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