Plan for the Future While Creating Your Legacy
Create your will or revocable living trust online (for free!) and include a gift that reflects the legacy you wish to create at West Chester University.
Why Create a Will Today?
A will is one of the most important ways to protect the people you love and ensure your wishes are carried forward. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the values that matter most to you and the legacy you hope to leave.
For many alumni and friends, a will is also an opportunity to support the WCU program or initiative that has been most meaningful to them, creating opportunities for future generations of Golden Rams.
Why Include West Chester University Foundation in Your Will?
Common gifted assets in wills and trusts
- Financial accounts
- Real estate
- Vehicles
- Brokerage accounts
- Crypto and NFTs
- Personal property
Make your will online – for free!
West Chester University Foundation has partnered with FreeWill to offer an online estate planning tool that makes it easy and cost-free to make your plan. In as little as 20 minutes, you can help support our mission for future generations.
We also offer the ability to create a free Revocable Living Trust
Popular resources
Sample bequest language for your will or trust
This language may help you and your attorney as you consider a gift that will meet your financial and personal goals.
Sample codicil
When it’s time to update your will, you can use a codicil—an addition or supplement that explains or modifies your existing will.
Planned giving helps fuel West Chester University Foundation‘s mission
A gift in your will creates a foundation for the future. Our work today is important, but it is equally, if not more important, to ensure West Chester University Foundation can continue well into the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Gifts of every size make a meaningful impact. Many donors choose to leave a percentage of their estate, allowing their gift to grow along with their estate over time.
Yes. Letting us know about your intentions is incredibly helpful, but you are always welcome to keep your gift anonymous.
No. We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you create a will or trust at no cost. You can complete your plans using FreeWill or use the documents as a starting point before working with your attorney.
Yes. You can revise or update your estate plans at any time as your life and wishes change.
Yes. FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know
More ways to make an impact
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.