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Leave a Lasting Gift to Ave Maria University

When you include Ave Maria in your estate plans, you help form future saints and renew our culture. Ave Maria has partnered with Catholic Legacy to offer a free, faith-aligned way to create or update your Will online.

Create Your Free Catholic Will Today

You will go to Catholic Legacy's website to create your Will.

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Your Ave Maria Contact

Meet Bea

Have questions about including Ave Maria in your estate plan? Bea is Ave Maria's Gift Planning Specialist and is happy to walk you through your options — by phone or email.

Beatrice Sanford

Beatrice Sanford

Gift Planning Specialist

(239) 280-1670Beatrice.Sanford@avemaria.edu

About Ave Maria University

A Legacy of Faith and Formation

Our Mission

Ave Maria University exists to form joyful, intentional disciples of Jesus Christ who renew culture and serve the Church. Your legacy gift helps ensure that mission endures for generations.

Our Vision

Together, we can form future saints and renew our culture and the Church. By aiding our students, you are helping to renew our culture—a critically important work for our collective future, and the future of our children and grandchildren.

Ave Maria University students in the classroom

Planned Giving

Support Our Mission

Your support empowers Ave Maria University to grow its mission. By choosing to include Ave Maria in your estate plans, you play a vital role in enriching lives and strengthening our community for the future. We deeply appreciate your thoughtful consideration in making a lasting impact.

You will go to Catholic Legacy's website to create your Will.

Secure Your Legacy with Purpose and Faith

Don't delay. Start planning your estate and create your free Catholic Will today with Catholic Legacy.

Protect Your Loved Ones

A Will ensures your assets are distributed as you wish, avoiding legal disputes and providing clarity for your family. Without one, courts decide, which may not reflect your intentions.

Control Your Estate

A Will lets you decide who inherits your property, cares for your children, and manages your assets. Take control and ensure your wishes are followed.

Avoid Costly Legal Fees

Creating a Will doesn't always require an attorney. With Catholic Legacy, you can make a free, comprehensive Will online. Their platform saves time, money, and aligns with your values.

A Partner Resource

How Catholic Legacy Can Help

Ave Maria University has partnered with Catholic Legacy to offer donors a free, faith-aligned way to create or update their Will online.

Ave Maria University is proud to partner with Catholic Legacy to help our supporters plan their estates. Catholic Legacy is a separate service — learn more at catholiclegacy.com.

Catholic Legacy's tool was developed with input from Catholic estate attorneys. Start online — you can always consult an attorney if your situation is more complex.

Creating a Will is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Create a Will in under 30 minutes, free of cost.

Online Estate Planning Made Easy

Catholic Legacy's platform guides you through creating a comprehensive Will in less than 30 minutes. It's free to use, and you can update it anytime as your circumstances change.

Simple and Secure

Catholic Legacy's tool is designed to be easy for anyone to use, with step-by-step instructions and a secure platform that protects your information.

Aligned with Your Values

Catholic Legacy ensures that your Will reflects your values, whether you want to leave assets to your family, support your church, or donate to causes you care about.

Unlimited Updates for Life

Your life changes, and so should your Will. Catholic Legacy allows you to update your Will anytime, at no cost, ensuring it always aligns with your current wishes.

Commitment to Your Faith

Catholic Legacy's platform is designed to reflect your Catholic values and beliefs, ensuring that your Will is in harmony with your faith.

Peace of Mind

By creating a Will with Catholic Legacy, you can have peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be carried out according to your faith and legal requirements.

You will go to Catholic Legacy's website to create your Will.

Common Questions

All answers are shown below for easy reading.

Do I need an attorney to create my Will?

No. Catholic Legacy offers a free tool that allows you to create a comprehensive Will without the need for an attorney, although you can take what you create on Catholic Legacy's platform to an attorney for final review. The platform is secure, easy to use, and aligned with your values.

Can I include Ave Maria University in my Will?

Yes. Catholic Legacy is designed to help you create a Will that respects and reflects your values, whether you want to provide for your family, support your church, or donate to causes you care about—including Ave Maria University.

Can I update my Will as my circumstances change?

Absolutely. Catholic Legacy allows you to update your Will anytime, at no cost, so it always reflects your current wishes.

How secure is my personal information on Catholic Legacy?

Catholic Legacy's tool is designed with step-by-step instructions and a secure platform that protects your information while you create your Will online.

Can I get help from a Catholic Legacy representative if I have questions?

While Catholic Legacy does not have the authority to give legal advice, their team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns regarding using the platform, the sign-up process, and providing guidance when needed.

Your Faith. Your Legacy. Start Your Will Today.

Now is the time to secure your future. Catholic Legacy's platform makes it easy to create a Will online, with step-by-step guidance to ensure your wishes are clearly outlined.

You will go to Catholic Legacy's website to create your Will.

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