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        <li>Include a gift to the Virginia Living Museum in your will or trust. (Here is <a href="/sample-gift-language">sample bequest language for your will</a>.)</li>
                <li>Your bequest will support the overall mission of the Virginia Living Museum.</li>
                        <li>Indicate that you would like a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate or trust, or indicate a specific amount.</li>
        <li><a href="/will-trust-gifts/intent-form">Tell us</a> about your gift so we may celebrate your generosity now.</li>
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        <li>Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.</li>
        <li>You can modify your gift to address changing circumstances.</li>
        <li>You can direct your gift to a particular purpose (be sure to check with us to make sure your gift can be used as intended).</li>
        <li>Under current tax law, there is no upper limit on the estate tax deduction for your charitable bequests.</li>
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