{"id":4114,"date":"2023-04-19T12:33:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T19:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/?page_id=4114"},"modified":"2025-10-24T11:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:57:42","slug":"planned-giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/planned-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Planned Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-cta \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-cta\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n  \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Trojan Legacy Members provide meaningful support to USC Dornsife for:\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--home-sequence-cta-and-image \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--home-sequence-cta-and-image\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/04\/USC_DCLAS_Ambassadors_Group_20221020_065-320x320.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/04\/USC_DCLAS_Ambassadors_Group_20221020_065-768x768.jpg 768w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/04\/USC_DCLAS_Ambassadors_Group_20221020_065-320x320.jpg 320w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Photo of USC Students walking on campus\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/scholarships\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Merit and need-based scholarships \"  \n>\n    Merit and need-based scholarships  \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/USC_DCLAS_Maymester20220523_07-320x320.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/USC_DCLAS_Maymester20220523_07-768x768.jpg 768w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/USC_DCLAS_Maymester20220523_07-320x320.jpg 320w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Photo of students learning in nature\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/student-experiences\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Transformative experiential learning\"  \n>\n    Transformative experiential learning \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/USC_DCLAS_Science_Class_20221021_22-320x320.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/USC_DCLAS_Science_Class_20221021_22-768x768.jpg 768w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/USC_DCLAS_Science_Class_20221021_22-320x320.jpg 320w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Photo of student conducting research in a lab\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/human-health\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Groundbreaking research opportunities\"  \n>\n    Groundbreaking research opportunities \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--signup-form image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--signup-form\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Recognition of Support\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>As an expression of gratitude, those who leave a planned gift to USC Dornsife through a will, trust, or designation are invited to join Trojan Legacy Circle. The Trojan Legacy Circle provides a way to recognize and thank donors during their lifetime. Members receive special member courtesies including invitations to events with university leadership, faculty, and staff. Your planned gift will have meaningful impact for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.planmygift.org\/trojan-legacy-circle\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn More\"  \n>\n    Learn More \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/04\/Karol-Goldsmith-900x600.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/04\/Karol-Goldsmith-1200x800.jpg 1200w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/04\/Karol-Goldsmith-900x600.jpg 900w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Photo of Karol Goldsmith and 2 others in a USC athletics locker.\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>TLC Member Spotlight<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Creating Your Legacy\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Cordelia Sims\u00a0credits her sociology degree for helping her see the bigger picture of what an investment in education can do on a societal level. \u201cEducating individuals is key for the betterment of all of us,\u201d she said. \u201cIt socializes individuals and makes for stronger communities. It enriches society as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This dedication to education helped motivate Sims to create a planned gift to USC Dornsife that is dedicated to scholarships. This will ensure she leaves a legacy of philanthropy that she hopes will inspire others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want people to say, \u2018She helped someone get an education.\u2019 Think of how much value you have if you can help someone else go to school.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cordelia Sims, BA Sociology &#8217;72<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/your-impact\/cordelia-sims\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Learn More\"  \n>\n    Learn More \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/02\/CordeliaEmmett.v3-1-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/02\/CordeliaEmmett.v3-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/02\/CordeliaEmmett.v3-1-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Photo of Cordelia Sims Class of \u201972, with her husband Emmett Walton Sims\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n      \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--two-column-ctas \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--two-column-ctas\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"group\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Keep Exploring\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <ul>\n                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.planmygift.org\/trojan-legacy-circle\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Trojan Legacy Circle\"  \n>\n    Trojan Legacy Circle \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.planmygift.org\/retirement-laws\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about New Retirement Laws\"  \n>\n    New Retirement Laws \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= http:\/\/https:\/\/usc.planmygift.org\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Office of Gift Planning\"  \n>\n    USC Office of Gift Planning \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n      \n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"group\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Take the Next Step\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <ul>\n                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.planmygift.org\/ira-charitable-rollover\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Make a Gift Tax-Free With an IRA\"  \n>\n    Make a Gift Tax-Free With an IRA \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.planmygift.org\/popular-gifts\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Leave Your Legacy\"  \n>\n    Leave Your Legacy \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0olKGUhTSIG2OuG\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Request Information\"  \n>\n    Request Information \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" 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class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Questions? 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With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and\/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about developing your charitable gift and estate plans in consultation with your attorney and other advisors. 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