Legacy Society members give a permanent voice to their conservation values with a legacy gift to Blue Hill Heritage Trust. These gifts help us fulfill our obligation to steward conserved lands forever.
We invite you to join the Legacy Society. A legacy gift from your estate or your assets provides us with meaningful support and provides you with the knowledge that you are giving long-term care to our protected places.
When to Give
When to make a legacy gift is up to you. Anyone can give anytime. It is never too early or too late to begin thinking about your legacy.
Ways to Give
- Charitable Gift Annuity- A charitable gift annuity is a simple one-page document
- Charitable Remainder or Charitable Lead Trusts- Make a significant gift during your life, but reserve rights in the Remainder or income for family protection and benefits
- Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation-You can designate BHHT as a beneficiary to receive a portion of your paid-up life insurance
- Real Estate-You can gift your property while retaining the right to live on it during your lifetime
- Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation-You can designate BHHT as a beneficiary to receive a portion of your retirement account
- Stocks, Bonds, or Mutual Funds-Use securities to make your legacy gift
- Will or Trust-Make a bequest in your will or a distribution in your trust
* Blue Hill Heritage Trust does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your own attorney and tax adviser for such advice.
How Much to Give
How much to give is up to you. No gift is too big or too small. There is no minimum gift amount required to be part of Blue Hill Heritage Trust’s Legacy Society.
Legacy Society Benefits
- Recognition in Blue Hill Heritage Trust’s publications
- Invitations to exclusive outings and events
- Special reports from Blue Hill Heritage Trust’s Executive Director
- An open invitation to visit a conserved property accompanied by Blue Hill Heritage Trust staff
For more information or to schedule a meeting to discuss legacy giving, please contact:
Blue Hill Heritage Trust at 207-374-5118 or by emailing info@bluehillheritagetrust.org.