Text Size     Making a gift through your will  A bequest is a
gift made through your will that provides continuing support to
National Stroke Association. In addition to helping National
Stroke Association continue its vital work, a bequest to
National Stroke Association offers tax advantages: Charitable
gifts made through your will are tax deductible for estate tax
purposes, lessening the overall tax burden, and a charitable
bequest may place your estate in a lower tax bracket.  The
Importance of Your Will The most obvious benefit of having a
Will is that it allows you to direct how your assets will be
distributed upon your death. And when you create your Will, you
will designate your personal representative the Will’s executor
who will be responsible for overseeing that your wishes are
carried out. Without a Will, your assets are distributed based
upon the laws of your state, not by you. A court-appointed
administrator will oversee the distribution of your assets,
rather than a trusted individual selected b