Leaving a Legacy
An Easy Way to Get Started
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you write an estate plan—for free! In 20 minutes or less, you can protect your loved ones and include the necessary language to designate a bequest to the West Virginia State University Foundation. If you’d prefer to finalize your will with an attorney, you can still use the tool to create a list of documented wishes. Get started here.
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Beneficiary Designation
Did you know that there are additional assets not covered in a standard will or trust? If you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or any additional accounts, these are called “non-probate assets,” and they need to be planned separately. Using this online tool, you can log all of your assets, name West Virginia State University as a beneficiary to make a real difference for students, and receive printable instructions on how to set each one up with your broker. Plan your beneficiaries today.
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