Understanding Legacy Giving: Debunking 3 Common Myths

Legacy giving is the ultimate expression of your values and your belief in the future of JFS and the local Jewish community. Your legacy gift in your will, trust, retirement account or life insurance policy to JFS will provide lasting support for our mission and Greater Hartford’s Jewish community.

3 Common Myths about Legacy Giving

Myth #1: “Estate planning is only for the very wealthy.”
Fact: A legacy gift costs you nothing today. A gift through your will, trust or IRA ensures your Jewish nonprofits are here forever.

Myth #2: “I’ll be taking money away from my children and grandchildren.”
Fact: You can support your family and your community. Explore various options, such as donating portions of your insurance policy.

Myth #3: “Charitable gift planning is too complicated.”
Fact: We can help you simplify the process. Our professional staff will help you create your plan with confidence, save you time, and provide a fulfilling experience.

What Is the Life & Legacy Program?

When you commit to a legacy gift to JFS, you become part of Greater Hartford’s LIFE & LEGACY program, in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Life & Legacy promotes after-lifetime giving to benefit JFS and 10 other local Jewish organizations. It has secured 479 commitments and $14.6 million in estimated future after-lifetime gifts to help build a strong future for Jewish Hartford. In fact, $1.4 million has already been realized in gifts to funds at the Foundation!

Start Your Legacy Plan Today

To make your commitment today and help ensure our strong, vibrant Jewish future forever, please contact Hillary Clark at Jewish Family Services or Michael Elfenbaum at the Jewish Community Foundation.