Bequest in Your Will or Living Trust

Thank you for considering benefitting Denison through a bequest in your will or living trust. You can complete your gift in as little as one sentence, and we want to ensure your philanthropic wishes are carried out while also recognizing you for your generosity.

Make Your Gift to “Denison University”

In order to administer your bequest most efficiently, it’s important to make your gift payable to “Denison University” rather than “Denison” or “DU.” The full name of the university will allow us to ensure your gift is utilized by Denison in accordance with your wishes without delay.

Why We Ask for Information About Your Bequest

Bequests can range from simple to very complicated. The job of our Office of Gift Planning is to ensure your intentions are accurately conveyed in your estate plan. By reviewing your will or living trust, we can compare your documentation to the information you have provided your development officer about how you would like your gift to be used by Denison. We will let you know if we notice anything in your planning that seems contrary to, or insufficient for, your intentions, and we are happy to work with you or your advisors to ensure your intentions are conveyed accurately in your documentation.

Additionally, even though your gift has not yet been received, it would be an honor to welcome you to the Harris-Tight-Huffman Society, the university's giving circle that honors alums and friends who have included Denison in their deferred gift plans. We also can respect any request to avoid such public recognition — please just let us know.