Gift Language

A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting Tax Identification #72 -0794108, located in Baton Rouge, LA, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Naming the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:

I give and devise to the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting Tax Identification #72 -0794108, located in Baton Rouge, LA, the sum of $___________ to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

The Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Tax Identification #72 -0794108, located in Baton Rouge, LA, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

You may name the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting as a beneficiary of a Life Insurance policy, Annuity, IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the tax benefits of such gifts.

Naming the FLPB as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh or profit-sharing pension plan will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings. It can be costly to pass such assets on to heirs because of heavy tax consequences. By naming the FLPB as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, the donor maintains complete control over the asset while living, but at the donor's death the plan passes to support the FLPB free of both estate and income taxes.

Making a charitable gift from your life insurance, deferred annuity or retirement plan is easy and should not cost you any attorney fees. Simply request a change of beneficiary form from the insurance company or your plan administrator. When you are done, please return the form to your insurance company or plan administrator and notify the (Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting). A beneficiary change form will generally require the following information however please contact us at 225.767.4214 if you have any questions or need additional details:

Contact Information
Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Tax Identification #72 -0794108
7733 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
225.767.4214