Your Will is the last statement you will ever make so you want it to be a meaningful one. The inheritance you leave to your children is about more than the monetary assets of your estate. It is about the best interests and the values you want to pass on. The choice to leave a charitable gift in your Will can leave a wonderful legacy.
Charities can be named directly in your Will but if you decide to make a change, it will mean visiting your lawyer to change your Will. Another alternative is to leave the total charitable gift in your Will to a public foundation like CNCF, with a letter of direction provided to them indicating your wishes for the distribution of the gift to the charities of your choice. In addition, this flexible solution, makes things simpler for your executor and provides you the opportunity to make your gifts annonomously if you so choose.