Planning for the future helps you make important decisions and protect the people and causes you love — no matter what stage of life you’re in. Making UW Medicine part of your estate plan is a powerful way to create a lasting impact that will benefit the health of our communities for generations.
Have a question about planned giving? Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! Email us or fill out this form to learn about planned giving options, get language for your will and more.
Want to learn more about which type of estate gift is right for you? Check out UW’s interactive planning resource, which has ideas and advice for any gift amount, at any age.
Our kit will walk you through the estate planning process and help you organize your assets.
Let us know if you intend to include UW Medicine in your estate plan — or if you already have. We’re here to help with sample language, and our services are completely confidential. And, of course, we look forward to welcoming you to our Heritage Society!
Meet the donors supporting the health of the public through planned gifts to UW Medicine.
How One Question Led to Changing Many Lives
What began as a question for Peter and Christine Koch grew into a powerful commitment to mental health, scholarship support and generational impact through planned giving.
Reducing Barriers to Medical Education
Two recent legacy gifts, totaling $8.5 million, to MD scholarships open pathways for more students.
Lessons From the Green and Beyond
UW Hall of Fame golfer Judy Hoetmer wanted to support the university that played a formative role in her life — and leave behind a legacy of supporting medical research.
Wilson Bequest Supports UW Medicine’s BRaIN Lab
UW alumni Cheryl Wright-Wilson and Raymond Wilson were inspired by close friends to include the UW Biorepository and Integrated Neuropathology (BRaIN) lab in their estate gift.
“Planned giving is almost miraculous. Peter and I set up a charitable remainder trust for ourselves, and I set one up for members of my family. You can be as specific as you want about how UW can use the money or just leave it open. I wish more people knew about it.”
Christine Koch
“If you are in a position to give, do it. Progress depends on people stepping forward.”
Judy Hoetmer
We are very grateful to the members of UW Medicine’s Heritage Society: generous donors who have made planned gift commitments to research, education and patient care at UW Medicine.
Heritage Society members receive exciting benefits such as donor recognition and invitations to special events. You’ll also receive reciprocal membership with UW’s Henry Suzzallo Society.