August is the Ideal Month for Considering Grady in Your Will and Estate Planning

August is National Make-a-Will Month, offering a perfect opportunity to consider your legacy and the impact you can have on sustaining Grady’s commitment to our community's well-being.

Thoughtful estate planning isn't expensive or just for the wealthy; it's a powerful tool for anyone who wants to make a difference. A planned gift to Grady can support vital healthcare services, create a lasting legacy in your name, potentially reduce estate taxes and contribute to Grady's long-term stability and growth.

To get started, follow these simple steps:
1.      List all of your assets (investments, property, bank accounts, personal items)
2.      Review beneficiaries on life insurance, retirement accounts and investments
3.      Consider your estate plan and draft a will
4.      Decide how you'd like to support Grady

A charitable bequest allows you to allocate a portion of your estate to Grady either through a set dollar amount, a percentage of your total estate or the remaining value after all other bequests have been paid. Whether Grady is a full or partial beneficiary, it’s important to remember that beneficiary designations happen outside of probate, so be sure to review them regularly.

Estate planning offers multiple benefits to you and your family as well. It provides peace of mind knowing your wishes are documented and reduces stress on your loved ones during a difficult time.

By making this thoughtful decision, you're guaranteeing that your values and commitment to healthcare excellence live on while having a lasting impact on Grady's ability to serve our community.

Together, we can ensure Grady remains a cornerstone of health and hope for Atlanta, now and in the future. Your planned gift is more than a donation – it's a promise to future generations that quality healthcare will always be available in our community.

Ready to learn more? Visit the special planned giving section of our website or contact us at gradyhealthfdn@gmh.edu. You can include Grady in your plans by referencing our legal name - The Grady Health Foundation, Inc. – and using federal tax ID number 58-2130437.

If you've already included Grady in your plans, please let us know by completing our simple form. We'd love to thank you for your generosity and foresight.