“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

The United States Congress has accepted Spiritualism as a distinct and genuine religion. Gifts to The First Spiritualist Church of Onset, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible from any taxable portion of your income and/or estate, which results in reducing or even eliminating taxes entirely.

A will is a written declaration of how your assets are to be distributed after your passing. It is a formal legal document which must be prepared in compliance with the laws of the State in which you reside. A will allows you to select who will serve as your personal representative, or executor, of your estate. This representative must see to it that all taxes and final expenses are paid as well as distributing your assets to those you have named in your
will. A will can potentially lessen the estate taxes or even eliminate them entirely.
By remembering charities in your will, your estate can qualify for a charitable deduction which may save your estate significant taxes. The First Spiritualist Church of Onset is such a charitable organization, that we hope you will consider as a beneficiary of your estate.
There are several options when it comes to remembering the First Spiritualist Church of Onset. Wills, Life Insurance Policies, Trusts, Specific Bequest you may decide to leave a specific dollar amount to the First Spiritualist Church of Onset or a specific item of property. This can be accomplished using this type of wording in your will: “I give, devise, and bequeath to the First Spiritualist Church of Onset, 17 Highland Avenue, Onset, MA 02558, the sum of $________” or “I give, devise, and bequeath to the First Spiritualist Church of Onset, 17 Highland Avenue, Onset, MA 02558, ____#___shares of XYZ Corporation for the work of the First Spiritualist Church of Onset, however most needed.

Residual Bequest - You can be sure to provide for your family and friends first but still leave something to the First Spiritualist Church of Onset by leaving us the balance of your estate after your other beneficiaries have received their gifts: “I give, devise and bequeath to The First Spiritualist Church of Onset, 17 Highland Ave., Onset, MA 02558
Contingent Bequest - You may wish to include The First Spiritualist Church of Onset as a beneficiary in your will only under certain circumstances. For example: you may wish to name First Spiritualist Church of Onset as a beneficiary if certain named individuals do not survive you: “If any or all of my beneficiaries do not survive me, I give, and bequeath the share that otherwise would be (his/hers/theirs) to The First Spiritualist Church of Onset, 17 Highland Avenue, Onset, MA 02558.
How Do I Get Started?
We recommend that you consult a knowledgeable estate planning attorney, as you should consult with an attorney for your
specific situation.
Thank You, 

First Spiritualist Church of Onset and all of our members