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F o r t H a y s S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y G i f t P l a n n i n g N e w s l e t t e r

FALL 2012

TIGER LEGACIES is published quarterly by the Gift Planning Department of

the Fort Hays State University Foundation.

On the Web:http://foundation.fhsu.edu

Gift Planning: http://fhsugift.org

Fort Hays State University FoundationPO Box 1060

Hays, KS 67601785-628-5620

is one of the biggest reasons Western Kansas is still thriving, and we want to help in assuring that it stays that way.” Awarding a gift to Fort Hays State University by way of a trust is a common and beneficial route to planned giving. There are multiple advantages for the contributor, such as receiving regular income for life or for a term of years, and transferring appreciated property without paying capital gains tax.

If you are interested in learning more or perhaps creating your own gift to Fort Hays State University, please contact Brad Botz, FHSU Foundation Director of Planned Giving at (785) 628-5888.

PUTTING THE TRUST BACK IN TO FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY. PUTTING THE TRUST BACK IN TO FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY.

“We would love to see more “We would love to see more alumni get involved, especially alumni get involved, especially when it comes to leaving part when it comes to leaving part of their estate to the university of their estate to the university that helped them get to where that helped them get to where

they are today.”they are today.”

growth and stability of their beloved university. “Ultimately we would like to see our gifts used in the form of scholarships, particularly in the area of Accounting because we both took classes in that department at Fort Hays. The education that we received at FHSU gave us the foundation to build our family business and we’d like to see others thrive in the field of Accounting as well!” Denis and Sue currently reside in Phillips County, Kansas, which allows them to frequent FHSU athletic games and other Fort Hays events.

Both Denis and Sue are very active in Fort Hays State University. Denis has served on the Foundation Board of Trustees since 1997 and he served on the Alumni Association Board from 1983-1989. “Giving back to FHSU is just something that both Sue and I believe in. We would love to see more alumni get involved, especially when it comes to leaving part of their estate to the University that helped them get to where they are today. Fort Hays State

It doesn’t matter where our Fort Hays State University Tigers are playing, Denis and Sue Miller will most likely be in the crowd cheering them on. The couple has been cheering on the Tigers for years. Even back in the early ‘70s when the FHSU basketball team played in Sheridan Coliseum, Denis would sneak Sue in the back door of Sheridan Hall to save an entire row of seats for their friends for that evening’s game! The Millers have been two of FHSU’s biggest supporters and have now decided to leave their school with the ultimate gift - a planned gift in the form of a trust. The Millers have named Fort Hays State University as part of their family’s trust not only as a gift, but also as a way to ensure the future Denis and Sue Miller

The “Snake Pit” at Sheridan Coliseum

Creating a plan can be easy when you use our new online Wills Planner. It helps organize information about your family, estate and goals that will then be provided to your attorney for developing your plan. The online Wills Planner, available on our website, will guide you step-by-step through the simple process of identifying what you have and what you would like done with it. During the process, most people discover that planning is less about “things” and more about values.

Perhaps the best feature of our Wills Planner is that it helps you identify your goals, dreams, and aspirations for the future. Your will is not so much a plan for what happens after you are gone, but as a testament of how you live today. When you are finished entering your information into the online Wills Planner, you can choose to share the information with your attorney. This Wills Planner will be an invaluable tool for your attorney who can then complete your plan, and ensure that your wishes, goals, and dreams are followed. We have even identified Gift Attorneys in your area who are familiar with the Wills Planner to make it even easier for you to complete your will.

Even if you don’t think you have many belongings, your life’s dreams and values are worth preserving. With our new online Wills Planner, you have the opportunity to take the first step to embarking on one of the most fulfilling and satisfying adventures in your life.

...estate planning is less about “things” andmore about values.

Planning Is

When we fail to plan, our dreams, wishes, and hopes may never be fully realized. Unfortunately, this also means our family and beneficiaries experience the expense and frustration of estate administration. A few months of probate can destroy what it took a lifetime to create. Don’t let this happen to you and your family.

The good news is that planning is easy and rewarding. We’ll show you how simple and enjoyable it can be. In less time than it takes to choose and arrange a summer vacation, you can complete a plan that outlines your goals and allows your family and friends to know the values you hold dearly. Take the time to plan your life, your future, and your legacy. You will be glad you did, and every day thereafter you can expect the peace and comfort of knowing the life you live today will matter tomorrow.

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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While there are plenty of perils for not having a will or estate plan, there are great rewards for those who do have one. For those who plan, there is a comfort and satisfaction in knowing that love for family and friends will continue for years to come. Property enjoyed today will be preserved and appreciated tomorrow. There is another benefit, too. Many individuals who have a will also include a provision in their plan for their favorite charity.

Including a charitable organization (such as Fort Hays State University) in your will has many benefits for you. Perhaps most importantly, it demonstrates and affirms that the donations and support you have shown during your life will be transformed into a lasting legacy.

When you include a gift to FHSU’s mission in

your will, you are telling yourself, your family, and the world that what you do, and what we will do together, is important and significant for all time. Your family will see that the works and loves of your life will be lasting. There is also another benefit that you and your heirs will appreciate. When you include a gift to FHSU’s mission in your plan, your estate benefits from an estate tax charitable deduction.

Your life matters and your wishes are important. Please use our Wills Planner to identify those values and people that are important to you. Rather than leaving questions of what you would have done or would have liked to do, you leave a lasting legacy. It’s one that clearly demonstrates a commitment that will last beyond your years, but not beyond your reach.

Call or email us today and let’s get started.

“It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.”Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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