Life insurance donation

Much more than a simple protection for your family, life insurance is an advantageous donation mechanism for you and Domaine Forget de Charlevoix.

A LARGE DONATION AT A LOWER COST

A life insurance donation is a profitable way to make a planned gift to Domaine Forget de Charlevoix. The donation made at the time of your death will be significantly higher than the premiums invested during your lifetime. You will thus have a major impact on the development of Domaine Forget and its mission.

Three options are available to make a life insurance donation:

Naming Domaine Forget de Charlevoix as a beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy

Naming Domaine Forget de Charlevoix as a beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy

This option is interesting for you if:

  • You have a life insurance but not longer see the need for it, your personal of family situation has changed.
  • You wish to make a significant gift without shrinking your estate and give the maximum to your heirs.
  • You wish to retain control of the policy during your lifetime and change beneficiaries as needed.

The total amount of the death benefit will be eligible for a tax receipt and will reduce the taxes payable by your estate.

Subscribe to a new life insurance policy and name Domaine Forget de Charlevoix as owner and beneficiary

Subscribe to a new life insurance policy and name Domaine Forget de Charlevoix as owner and beneficiary

This option is interesting for you if:

  • You are in good health and want to make a major gift to Domaine Forget at a lower cost.

  • You want to take advantage of tax benefits during your lifetime.

A tax receipt for a donation of insurance owned by Domaine Forget is issued to the donor each year for the premiums paid. This reduces the cost of annual premiums by approximately 50%.

Transfer ownership of an existing life insurance policy to Domaine Forget de Charlevoix

Transfer ownership of an existing life insurance policy to Domaine Forget de Charlevoix

You may also transfer the ownership of an existing life insurance policy. You will then receive a tax receipt during your lifetime for the market value of the policy, as evaluated by an actuary. You will also receive a donation tax receipt for all premiums paid annually. This is a good option if you have an insurance policy that no longer meets your needs and want to make a substantial donation to Domaine Forget.

FOR MORE DETAILS

For more information about a life insurance donation or to speak to an advisor, please contact Mathilde Lemieux, 418 617-3889 or at dons@domaineforget.com.