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My heart is filled with gratitude for your kindness and your concern for these older folks, who have often suffered without the basic necessities of life. When I say God bless you, I am assuring you of my prayers each day. May our Creator bless you with health; happiness and the joy of knowing you have helped the poorest and most forgotten of people - the Northern Cheyenne elders.
-- Father Emmett
Contents:
- A Passing Thought from Father Emmett...
- The Soaring Eagle Charitable Gift Annuity
- Your Will and You
- Financial Statements
A Passing Thought from Father Emmett...
I remember hearing of a very wealthy lady who died at the age of 85 without having made a will. She had been in excellent health all of her life and she never dreamed that she might suddenly die.
The president of a large business for years after the death of her husband, she had brought her three children into the company.
In the absence of a will, State and Federal laws took over and her children had to sell the family business. After working many years, they received very little of their parents' large estate. What a terrible crime! In addition, her pastor had no claim to the $250,000 she had promised to give to her church. Taxes, legal fees and expenses consumed what could have been a well-planned estate.
It is estimated that in the United States, 40 trillion dollars is transferred, as our aging generation is disposing of possessions. The shocking statistic is that 70% of all adults in the U.S. die without leaving a will. If you have not made your will and want helpful information, write for our brochure "Your Will Can Bring Peace of Mind."
Have you thought of naming "Soaring Eagle" in your will? Please let me know if you have. It will help provide for elders who do not have the ability to pay their way at the Heritage Living Center.
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The Soaring Eagle Charitable Gift Annuity
Plan your future with a Soaring Eagle Gift Annuity.
A Soaring Eagle Gift Annuity is a legal contract between you and Soaring Eagle. In exchange for your irrevocable gift of cash, securities or other assets, Soaring Eagle agrees to pay a fixed sum for the rest of your life.
Increased and/or tax free income, lower taxes and the satisfaction of helping Soaring Eagle care for the Northern Cheyenne elders at the Heritage Living Center are just some of the benefits you can enjoy.
A Charitable Gift Annuity is a way of guaranteeing a specific fixed income for the rest of your life and an excellent way to increase your present and future fixed returns, regardless of interest rate changes.
For peace of mind and personal security during your lifetime, all funds donated to the Soaring Eagle Charitable Gift Annuity Fund are held in an investment portfolio and further guaranteed by the general resources of Soaring Eagle, a Public Charity.
Annuity Gift Options offer security for you or a loved one:
- Simple Charitable Gift Annuity: The designated annuitants for single or joint/survivor annuities must be at least 55 years of age. Payments are made annually, semiannually, quarterly or by special monthly arrangement.
- Deferred Gift Annuity: Soaring Eagle agrees to pay one or two annuitants a fixed sum each year for life, with payments starting at least one year after your gift. Individuals 50 years of age or older may establish deferred annuities.
All Soaring Eagle Annuity rates follow the guidelines of the American Council on Gift Annuities and are based on your age at the time the Gift Annuity is established. The older you are at the time your gift is made, the higher the annuity rate. For detailed information based on your age and the latest rates, contact us.
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Your Will and You
Your Will is more than just a legal arrangement for the best distribution of your resources. Your Will is also a symbol of maturity, of seeing life as a whole and with a confidence in God's mysterious creation.
Your Will is also a symbol of your wise and responsible stewardship. When you prepare your Will, you are not confining your resources to your own generation. You free yourself up to live in God's world, which is far bigger than any one person's life history.
Your Will can also be a symbol of your concern for others and a way of seeing that Soaring Eagle's Heritage Living Center and other worthy organizations are able to continue functioning and caring for those who lack sufficient resources of their own.
Your Will says directly and very clearly what your wishes, dreams and purposes are. An up-to-date Will is more than a legal document - it is truly a sign of your stewardship and concern for others.
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Information you need before consulting an attorney can save you hours of time and worry. Please contact us for a free copy of "Guidelines to Preparing My Will."
