{"id":19626,"date":"2024-09-27T11:48:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T15:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbn1.bbnradio.org\/english\/?page_id=19626"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:34:25","slug":"estate-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bbn1.bbnradio.org\/english\/donate\/estate-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Estate Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m1mc7r14-0ff62e95360a40db8e7af4cce2687865\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m1mc7r14-0ff62e95360a40db8e7af4cce2687865 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m1mc7r14-0ff62e95360a40db8e7af4cce2687865 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m1mc7r14-0ff62e95360a40db8e7af4cce2687865 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-19643 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-19643 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbn1.bbnradio.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Legacy-Giving-Banner.png?fit=1140%2C250&ssl=1\" alt='' title='Legacy Giving Banner'  height=\"250\" width=\"1140\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1b7fx9a-85c1ec4a02b922771768b326b2af7c86 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 class=\"page-header\" style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Your Legacy, His Work:<br \/>\n<\/b>Including BBN in Your Will<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"page-header\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your generous support has already helped spread the gospel, and by including BBN in your will, you can create a lasting legacy that impacts future generations for Jesus Christ. Follow these simple steps to include BBN in your estate planning:<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Choose the Type of Bequest.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can tailor your gift in a way that best reflects your wishes and circumstances:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Specific Bequest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: You may choose to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your overall estate,\u00a0 or a particular asset (such as property or stocks) to BBN.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Residual<\/b> <b>Bequest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: After your loved ones are taken care of, you can leave the remainder of your estate, or a portion of it, to BBN.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Contingent<\/b> <b>Bequest<\/b>: If your primary beneficiaries are no longer living, you can designate BBN to receive part or all of your estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Provide the Necessary Legal Information.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0When including BBN in your will, you will need the following details to ensure your gift is correctly directed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Full<\/b> <b>Legal<\/b> <b>Name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Tax<\/b> <b>ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 54-0888863<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 11115 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Organization<\/b> <b>Type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Use the Right Wording for Your Will.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make it easier, we have provided sample language that you or your attorney can use when including BBN in your will:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Specific<\/b> <b>Bequest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I give and bequeath the sum of $_______ (or description of asset) to Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located at 11115 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277, Tax ID # 54-0888863.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Percentage<\/b> <b>Bequest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I give and bequeath ____% of my estate to Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located at 11115 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277, Tax ID # 54-0888863.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Residual Bequest:<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I give and bequeath all (or ____%) of the residue of my estate to Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located at 11115 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277, Tax ID # 54-0888863.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Contingent<\/b> <b>Bequest:<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIf [primary beneficiary] is not living at the time of my death, I give and bequeath the sum of $<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">______ (or ___<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">% of my estate) to Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located at 11115 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277, Tax ID # 54-0888863.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Take the Next Step.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While several do-it-yourself will options are available, we recommend consulting an attorney. An estate planning attorney can ensure your will meets the legal requirements of your state or county and that your wishes are fully honored, including your bequest to BBN.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Notify Us &amp; Stay Connected.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve included BBN in your will, we would love to thank you and ensure your wishes are honored. Please reach out to us, or have your attorney send us a copy of the relevant will provision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Call<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: (800) 888-7077\u00a0 |\u00a0 <\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <a href=\?PHPSESSID=3rDHrtQP948viZ4o1xmWXw61z2hvFb6Z"mailto:gift@bbnmedia.org\">gift@bbnmedia.org<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <\/span><b>Mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: BBN, PO Box 7300, Charlotte, NC 28241<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank You for Your Heart of Generosity!<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are deeply grateful for your commitment to spreading the gospel. Including BBN in your will ensures that your love for Jesus continues to reach hearts around the world. 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