Gift of Personal Residence or Farm with Retained Life Estate

How It Works

1. Transfer title to personal residence or farm to Western Illinois University
2. No change in your lifestyle—you (and spouse) occupy and enjoy residence or farm for life
3. Western Illinois University keeps or sells property after your death(s)

Benefits

• No out-of-pocket cost for substantial gift to Western Illinois University
• Federal income-tax deduction for remainder value of your residence or farm
• You (and spouse) can occupy residence for life