Charitable Lead Trust (for Family)
A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) is an irrevocable trust that pays an income stream to The Ohio University Foundation for a period of time and then transfers the remainder to the named beneficiaries. You can make a current gift to The Ohio University Foundation and pass wealth to the next generations with reduced tax liability.
Charitable Lead Trust
Property
Lead Trust
Income to OU
Trust to Family
Benefits of a charitable lead trust
- Receive a gift or estate tax charitable deduction
- Pass inheritance on to family at a reduced or zero cost
- Create immediate impact with current gifts to The Ohio University Foundation
How a charitable lead trust works
- Transfer assets to fund your CLT to pay income for a number of years to The Ohio University Foundation for your designated purpose.
- Receive a gift or estate tax deduction at the time of your gift.
- After a period of time, your family or named beneficiaries will receives the trust assets plus any additional growth in value.
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If you have any questions about charitable lead trusts, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have and to provide you with an illustration demonstrating your specific tax benefits.