Skip to Main Content
Polygon

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?

This diagram represents how to make a gift of a retained life estate - a gift that protects your assets.

How It Works

  • You transfer the title to your residence, farm, or vacation home to Rivier 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 Rivier University 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 Rivier University may jointly decide to sell the property and prorate the sale proceeds.


Template BG

Contact Us

Planning your estate and legacy for future generations, including your charitable interests, takes careful evaluation. Consulting with the appropriate professionals can assist you.

Karen Cooper, Vice President for University Advancement
kcooper@rivier.edu
(603) 897-8508


Rivier University
Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations
420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 897-8665


The gift planning information presented on this Planned Giving website of Rivier University is not offered as legal or tax advice.


Planned Giving Marketing Content © 2025 by PlannedGiving.com.