With a gift in your Will, you can make a powerful future gift that costs you nothing today.
In addition to making a lasting, eternal impact, a gift in your Will is an easy way to provide generous support for our ministry—perhaps even allowing you to make a more substantial gift than would otherwise be possible. Consider the following:
- It is simple to include a charitable gift when you write your Will.
- It is almost as easy to add a gift to an existing Will—you can use a codicil, so it is not necessary to redo your Will to make this addition.
- There is no immediate out-of-pocket cost—you retain full use of your assets during life, so the gift does not impact your current lifestyle.
- This is a comfortable gift because you can change it at any point during your life.
- You can make an unrestricted gift or specify how you want your gift to be used.
You also have flexibility in how you designate your gift. You can choose to give:
- A specific asset or amount
- A percentage of your estate
- What remains of your estate after all other gifts, taxes, and fees have been paid
Your Will controls most property, but not all.
Keep in mind that not all property passes under your Will. For example, a life insurance policy, IRA, or other retirement or financial account will pass outside your Will. Read about how to donate those assets using a simple beneficiary designation.
Evaluate the fit.
A gift in your Will may be a particularly good option to consider if you:
- Want to invest in the future of Turning Point so generations that follow will be able to hear the truth of the Gospel
- Are interested in a simple, powerful gift that costs you nothing today
- Want the flexibility of a gift you can change in the future if your situation or goals change
- Are seeking ways to reduce any potential estate tax (a gift in your Will qualifies for an estate tax charitable deduction)
Do not have a Will? Consider the importance of a Will.
From a biblical perspective, a God-honoring Last Will and Testament is considered the ultimate act of stewardship. It allows you to protect your family, prevents the government from dictating how your resources are divided, and ensures that the treasure God entrusted to you continues to honor Him after you pass away. Many believers also include a statement of faith in their Will, leaving a powerful spiritual legacy to their loved ones and to those who read the document.
See how it works.
Elizabeth wants to include a charitable gift to us in her Will. She considers making a specific donation of 100 shares of stock but realizes this gift will surely change in value over time—perhaps significantly. Instead, she decides to leave a percentage gift—40% of her estate to each of her two children and 20% to Turning Point. When Elizabeth passes away, her executor will carry out her wishes by distributing her assets according to her instructions.
Consider your timing.
It is never too early to create or update your Will. And since a gift in your Will does not qualify for an income tax charitable deduction, you can plan this gift at any time that is convenient for you.
We can help.
Let us provide you with more information about making a gift in your Will, along with specific language to provide to your attorney (including our official legal name and address).
The Ministry's information is:
Legal name: Turning Point for God
Tax identification number: 33-0095805
10007 Riverford Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 258-3600
Contact Turning Point Ministries Foundation
Toll-Free Phone: 1-833-HIS-WORK (447-9675)
Email: PlannedGiving@DavidJeremiah.org
We appreciate you including us in your planning.
Making a gift to Turning Point in your Will qualifies you for membership in the Jeremiah Legacy Society (JLS). This is our way to extend our appreciation to you for supporting our ministry’s Gospel mission for many years to come. Read more about The Jeremiah Legacy Society.