You may be concerned about the high cost of capital gains tax upon the sale of your appreciated property. Or perhaps you recently sold property and are looking for a way to save on taxes and plan for retirement. A charitable remainder annuity trust may offer the solutions you need.
When you transfer your stock or cash to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust, you receive a charitable deduction at the time your gift is made. The trust pays you and loved ones fixed income for life or a term up to 20 years. At the end of that time the remainder goes to help further the work of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
If you are tired of riding the fluctuating stock market and want a fixed income, a charitable remainder annuity trust may provide you with the stability you desire. A charitable remainder annuity trust pays out a fixed amount each year based on the value of the property at the time it is gifted.
A trust document needs to be prepared by an attorney and the trust must be administered by a trustee.
The purpose of these web pages is to provide general educational information about charitable gifts, financial considerations and estate planning. They are not intended as legal, accounting or other professional advice. For assistance in planning charitable gifts with tax and other financial implications, the services of appropriate advisers should be obtained. Consult an attorney for advice if your plans require revision of a will or other legal document.