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Bequests from Wills & Trusts |
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&nbs= p; A bequest is simple and convenient way to help support= St. Boniface Church. Through your bequest, you can make a donation f= or a specific dollar amount or for a percentage of your e= state. You can designate your bequest for general use or you can restrict i= ts use. There are many ways in which your support for St. Boniface ca= n be expressed in your last will and testament. The following suggest= ions offer some general guidelines on how to go about doing this. Sin= ce your last will is an important legal document, it is advisable to seek t= he advice of an attorney and/or a financial planning specialist in preparin= g it so that your best interests and those of your family will be well serv= ed after your death. &nbs= p; Definitions Specific bequests are used to make a gift of a= specific dollar amount or specific assets, such as securities, real = estate, or personal property. &nbs= p; Residuary bequests are used to give all or a po= rtion of the rest, residue, and remainder of your estate after payment of e= xpenses and any specific amounts designated to other beneficiaries. = &nbs= p; Unrestricted bequests allow the pasto= r of St. Boniface to use your gift where the need is greatest. &nbs= p; Restricted bequests are designated to support a = special program or&= nbsp; purpose that reflects your person= al interest in the mission and ministries of St. Boniface Church. &nbs= p; At the present time there are several established needs, most of which r= elate to the preservation of the physical assets of the parish. These= include:
·&= nbsp;Stained Glass Window Restoration ·&= nbsp;Bevington-Austin Gallery Organ Refurbishment ·&= nbsp;Historic Preservation and Restoration ·&= nbsp;Franciscan Missionary Fund
Keep in mind that you can designate your b= equest for any purpose consistent with the mission = of St. Boniface Church and in accordance with the Financial Pol= icies established by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Our past= or and our development staff are happy to meet or talk with you to discuss = any special interest you may have.
If you choose to remember St. Boniface Chu= rch as a beneficiary in your will or trust, please let us know. This = will enable us not only to show our appreciation for your generosity, but a= lso to include your support in planning for t= he future.
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