One of the most popular forms of a planned gift is a charitable bequest. But often charities don't fully understand the legalities involved in accepting a bequest. In this installment of our miniseries about the legal side of planned giving, Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, outlines what to expect in the way of taxes, what steps you should take if your charity is named in a will, and how to turn down a charitable bequest.
Wills and charitable bequests as a planned giving option (MP3)