Bank Accounts & Securities

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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:

  1. Requesting the appropriate form from your financial institution
  2. Designating "Fertilis Terrae Inc." as the beneficiary
  3. Returning the completed form to your financial institution

Need Assistance?

Our team can provide the necessary legal language for designating Fertilis Terrae as a beneficiary of your accounts or securities.

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Important 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.