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Retained Life Estate
Your home is your biggest asset, but did you know you can use it to make a gift to us and still live there?
How It Works
- You transfer the title to your residence, farm, or vacation home to Drexel University and live there for the rest of your life.
- Continue to live in the property or use it for life or a specified term of years, and continue to be responsible for all taxes and upkeep.
- The property passes to Drexel when your life estate ends.
Benefits
- You can give us a significant asset but retain the security of using your property for the rest of your life.
- You receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of the appraised value of your property.
- You can terminate your life estate at any time and may receive an additional income tax deduction OR you and Drexel may jointly decide to sell the property and prorate the sale proceeds.
Next
- More details about Retained Life Estates.
- Frequently asked questions about Retained Life Estates.
- Contact us so we can assist you through every step.
Contact Us
215.895.2612
giving@drexel.edu
Mail your gift to
Drexel University
P.O. Box 8215
Philadelphia, PA 19101-9684