Wills and Bequests

Perpetuate the Programs You Value

A bequest, which is a gift through your will or living trust, enables WMHT to advance and preserve the promise of public broadcasting in our community, assuring WMHT's long-term financial security, so that our programs and services will be enjoyed by generations to come. 

You Can Decide

In your will, you have choices as to how you name WMHT as a beneficiary. You can make a gift of a certain dollar amount, a specific property, a percentage of your estate or what is left after your loved ones have been taken care of. If you have chosen a revocable living trust to pass your property on to loved ones, a charitable gift through your trust may also reduce your estate taxes and can be delayed until all family members are provided for. Whichever you select, it is important that your attorney know that bequests should be made to: WMHT Educational Telecommunications, 4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180.

Our federal tax identification number is 14-1400177.

We strongly recommend that you consult an attorney in the preparation of your will and to supervise its execution so as to comply with state requirements.

Fullfil Special Wishes

While an unrestricted gift to WMHT provides the most flexibility in directing your important contribution to where it is most needed, we understand that you may want your gift to be used in a specific way, and WMHT will always strive to honor your wishes. Of course, it is impossible to predict all future occurrences, so if you do decide to restrict your bequest, we ask that you include the following language in your will:

"If at any time, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees of WMHT Educational Telecommunications, it is no longer practicable to use the income or principal of this bequest for the purpose stated herein, I authorize them to use the income or principal for any purpose they deem to be consistent with such purpose."

If you have already provided for WMHT in your estate plans, please complete and return this form. We would like to recognize your generosity at this time and it helps WMHT better plan for the future.

Questions? WMHT's Manager of Planned Giving Sandra Beer will be happy to help you explore your options, in confidence, so that you can decide what's best for your particular financial and charitable objectives. Call us at (518) 880-3462, or e-mail us.

This information is not intended as tax or legal advice. For advice and assistance in specific cases, the services of an attorney or other professional advisor should be obtained.

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Your Legacy at WMHT

Joe Richardson

"'Tech Valley Pride' encompasses a variety of notions and one is 'quality of life.' WMHT television and radio programming meets our community's needs, from cultural programs to educational children's programs to discussions on critical issues in our region, to national news--all of the highest quality."

- Joe Richardson, Slingerlands, N.Y.