Make a Planned Gift-Join the 1856 Society

The 1856 Society recognizes those special friends who have created a legacy for the future of healthcare by including provisions for St. Vincent Medical Center in their will or living trusts or by making a planned gift to St. Vincent Medical Center.

There are a number of ways to include a charitable gift in your estate plans.  Some examples include:

Wills & Bequests

A bequest to St. Vincent Medical Center in your will or living trust allows you to retain your assets during your lifetime and/or the life of your spouse.  You can allocate a specific asset, total dollar amount, or percentage of your residual estate and also include instructions for specific use of your gift.

Charitable Remainder Trust

A charitable trust can help you create secure lifetime income for you and/or your spouse.  It can include your heirs as well.  Thereafter, St. Vincent Medical Center can receive the remainder assets. 

Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity is a way to make a gift to St. Vincent Medical Center and receive an income for yourself or others.  When establishing an annuity by giving or appreciated securities to the St. Vincent Foundation, you receive a guaranteed annual fixed percentage rate of return for life.

Life Estate

A gift of your personal residence or other real estate to St. Vincent Medical Center allows you to retain full use and benefit of the property during your lifetime.

Other Options

There are many other charitable gift options you can consider in order to join the 1856 Society.  Consult with your financial advisors on the best way to prepare an estate plan or gift strategy that fits your unique needs.