Your Legacy. Their Future. Our Shared Story
HOW TO GIVE
Your Path to Lasting Impact
Step 1: Personal Consultation
Schedule a confidential consultation with our estate planning partners at Mortarstone. These conversations help you understand how including First Baptist Arlington in your estate planning can align with your overall financial and family goals.
Step 2: Work With Your Professional Advisors
Work with qualified professional advisors to take action to give now or ensure your estate planning documents properly reflect your intentions and provide the legacy impact you envision.
Step 3: Share Your Intent
Once you've included the foundation in your planning, stay connected with us so we can acknowledge and steward your current or future gift appropriately and keep you informed about the ongoing impact of the foundation.
How To Participate in The FBCA Heart Of Arlington Foundation
Types of Legacy Gifts
Current Gifts: While the foundation focuses on legacy giving, current gifts of cash, securities, personal property, or real estate are also welcomed and immediately begin working toward our long-term ministry goals.
Bequest in Your Will: A simple statement in your will can create a lasting legacy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other gifts are fulfilled.
Charitable Remainder Trust: Provide income for yourself or loved ones during your lifetime while ensuring a future gift to the foundation that reflects your heart for community and faith.
Life Insurance: Name the FBCA Heart Of Arlington Foundation as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy, creating a significant legacy gift at a relatively modest cost during your lifetime.
Retirement Account Beneficiary: Designate the foundation as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, creating tax-efficient legacy giving that maximizes your impact.
Real Estate and Other Assets: Your legacy gift can include real estate, business interests, or other appreciated assets that create meaningful impact while potentially providing tax benefits.
Their are numerous ways to be involved in the Foundation. Please contact the FBCA Business Office for specific details on what other opportunities may be available.
Estate Planning Integration
The most meaningful way to support the FBCA Heart Of Arlington Foundation is through thoughtful estate planning. Whether you're creating your first will or updating existing plans, including our church in your estate planning ensures your values live on through continued ministry and community impact.
Long-Term Investment Approach
Your gifts are invested for long-term growth, with earnings and market gains providing ongoing support for ministry rather than spending down the principal. This approach means your legacy gift continues working year after year, creating lasting impact that grows over time.
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