Gifts by Will
Will bequests are among the easiest ways to make significant future gifts to the individuals and charities that matter most to you. Your bequest language can specify how and when your gift will be used by the Met upon receipt: for general purposes, a special purpose, or for the Endowment.
How It Works
- You include a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust
- At your death the Met receives the bequest you specified
Benefits
- You may change your bequest at any time
- You control the property funding the bequest during your lifetime
- Your bequest will not be subject to any potential federal estate tax
- You provide future support for the Met
Next Steps
- Read about an actual donor who made a gift under his will
- Read a detailed description of this gift
- Contact us to learn more about this gift plan or other options
- Read our suggested bequest language
- Request an eBrochure with more information about this gift