The most common and simplest form of planned giving, a bequest is a gift that is made through a donor's will. Individuals may include Lancaster General in their wills by naming Lancaster General or any of the Lancaster General entities for a specific amount or a percent share of their estate. Donors can also name Lancaster General as the residual beneficiary of their estates after payment of bequests to others.

Benefits of making a bequest gift include the fact that donors do not have to part with any money until they die, and do not owe any estate tax on the amount of the bequest. 

For more information on making a bequest gift to Lancaster General, please contact the Development Office at (717) 544-5956.