My brother, John was born with Down Syndrome.  He has lived at the Joliat Home for over ten years.  His bedroom is adorned with family photographs, mementos and most important, his Tiger and Red Wing memorabilia.  James Bond stands guard while John sleeps from two framed posters on the walls. 

John enjoys baseball with the Miracle League in the summer, bowling and horseback riding, sleep away camp and swimming.  John participates in the annual talent show and loves all the parties he attends, especially if pizza or hamburgers are served. 

I know certain assets are ideal for legacy gifts and other assets are better suited for heirs.   Retirement plans are ideal for charitable giving since their heavy tax burden is eliminated when the beneficiary(ies) are non- profit organizations. 

So, I named Angels' Place the beneficiary of my retirement plan.  At my death, Angels' Place will receive the balance remaining in my IRA.  There will be no tax consequences for either Angels' Place or my estate.       I made this legacy gift for all of the "ANGELS" who found a home at Angels' Place and in gratitude for its existence.   

I have a lot of names for my brother...Johnnybabe, Sweetiebabe, John, Sweetheart, or Handsome.  Yet, whatever name I choose to call him on a given day or hour, my brother is the joy of my life.  

And, you can't put a price on JOY.                                                                                                                                                                 Gretchen Koch

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One of the easiest ways to make an estate gift is through beneficiary designation.   

You can  name Angels' Place as a beneficiary by calling your provider and making a change or adding Angels' Place to your beneficiary designation form.

That's it!  You have just included a gift to Angels' Place in your estate. 

Another option for estate giving is including a gift to us in your will.  

You choose to make your bequest a dollar amount, a percentage, or the remainder of your estate, after your family obligations have been met. 

Both of the above gift options allow you to have access to your resources throughout your lifetime and are revocable. 

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