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Gifts of Retirement Assets
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How it works

You name Yale as the beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified plan.

After your lifetime, the residue of your plan passes to Yale tax-free.

Benefits

  • You can escape both income AND estate tax levied on the residue left in your retirement account by leaving it to Yale.
  • Give the most-taxed asset in your estate to Yale, and leave more favorably taxed property to your heirs.
  • You can continue to take withdrawals during your lifetime.
  • You can change the beneficiary if your circumstances change.

For more information

Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 1 (800) 445-6086 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.