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Simple ways to support Fertilis Terrae through your financial accounts
Easy Transfer of Assets
One of the easiest ways to make a gift to Fertilis Terrae is by designating it the ultimate recipient of a bank account, certificate of deposit, or security. You can instruct any financial institution in which you have an account or the holder of a security to place your asset in a trust (often called a Totten Trust) to be transferred, upon death, directly to an organization or individual.
This will allow you to:
- Retain full use of the asset during your lifetime
- Maintain complete control over the account
- Change the beneficiary if your circumstances change
- Give the remaining asset to Fertilis Terrae upon your death
Simple Setup Process
Most Totten Trusts can be created easily, using a form obtained from your financial institution or the holder of the account or security. The process typically requires:
- Requesting the appropriate form from your financial institution
- Designating "Fertilis Terrae Inc." as the beneficiary
- Returning the completed form to your financial institution
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Need Assistance?
Our team can provide the necessary legal language for designating Fertilis Terrae as a beneficiary of your accounts or securities.
Contact Our Development OfficeImportant Note
While setting up a Totten Trust is typically straightforward, we recommend consulting with your financial advisor to ensure this giving method aligns with your overall financial plan.