Legacy Planning

Stewarding Your Wishes and Your Legacy

At Alderwood, we believe that your life’s work should continue to reflect your deepest values and provide a foundation for generations to come.

We know your focus is on the people and causes you love, not just the legalities of the future. While estate planning secures your assets, legacy giving is about the lasting impact you choose to leave behind.

By choosing to integrate legacy giving into your plans today, you aren’t just allocating your resources for good—you are making a powerful statement about what matters to you. This thoughtful approach ensures that your generosity continues to inspire, allowing your family to celebrate your spirit and the enduring mark you’ve made on the world.

Organizing Your Wishes with Confidence

Estate planning, advance care planning, and legacy gifts are for everyone, regardless of age or financial situation. Let us know if we can help you document your healthcare priorities and your legacy goals such as:

Advanced Directives (Living Wills)

Ensure your healthcare team and family know exactly what treatments you desire or wish to decline.

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Appoint a trusted individual to act as your voice and make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

Legacy Giving

Many of our patients and their families choose to include Alderwood in their estate plans. These gifts ensure that our 40-year legacy of community-rooted care continues for the next generation.

A Gift for Tomorrow’s Care

Choosing to include Alderwood in your will or trust is a simple way to ensure that compassionate support is always available for our community. This type of giving allows you to make a significant impact on our mission without affecting your current financial security or lifestyle.

The Impact of Your Gift

Preserve Your Assets: You can designate a future contribution while maintaining full control and use of your assets today.

Tax Efficiency: Your estate may receive a reduction in federal estate taxes, allowing more of your resources to reach the people and causes you care about.

Personalized Support: You have the option to direct your gift toward a specific program—such as our Aspire Education Fund, Community Grief & Bereavement programs, and campus enhancements—ensuring your contribution supports the care that means the most to you.

NOTE: The information provided on this page is strictly for educational purposes. It is in no way intended to replace the need for sound legal counsel. When preparing a will, healthcare directives, power of attorney, and other legal documents, please do so under the direction of a practicing estate planning attorney, or comparable service recognized by the state of North Carolina.