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The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy.

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Leave a Legacy

Leave a legacy

Giving back is part of who you are and a reflection of your career as an epilepsy professional. When you leave a legacy through charitable giving to the American Epilepsy Society, you are helping an organization that has been part of your career and you are ensuring that others will continue to excel in research and care for people with epilepsy.  Your legacy will impact the future of epilepsy while offering a strong reflection of you, your dedication to your profession and commitment to finding a cure for epilepsy.

Legacy giving puts you in control while allowing you to give a larger gift than you otherwise could from your current assets. You can perpetuate your values by supporting your passions and priorities and provide leadership to the next generation of epilepsy professionals. You can also choose the right charitable tools that make sense for you and your heirs. When working with your tax or estate professional, you can discuss tools such as tax-deductible bequests, trust designations, IRA beneficiary gifts, charitable gift annuities, deferred gift annuities, charitable trusts or other giving options. Each of these allow you to reduce your taxes, preserve income for your heirs while channeling funds to support epilepsy care and research.

Leaving a legacy through estate giving is very easy. It can be as simple as altering your will or changing the beneficiary on your IRA or insurance policies. Plus charitable giving in wills and estate plans is for people at any age or career stage. Through estate planning and legacy giving, you can save on taxes, provide for your heirs and support AES – all at the same time.