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This site is designed as a service to assist you in fulfilling your professional and personal role as a leader in the scientific and engineering research field.  You were elected to Sigma Xi because of your outstanding achievements and continuing commitment to ethical excellence. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information, ideas, and proven approaches to achieving your life and legacy goals.

There are an increasing number of Sigma Xi members, from the earliest career stages to retirement, that are benefiting from the wealth preservation, estate planning, and other concepts outlined in this Resource Center. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of planning - both for financial security and the building of your personal legacy.


IRA Gift Video

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Benefits for Family and Sigma Xi

Whether you are just starting your career or already living off a lifetime of savings and investment - there are proven plans available for you to grow, preserve, and share your assets with others.  Many of these have remarkable benefits for the gift donors. All of the case studies we share are based on time tested income generating strategies for both up and down economic times. Each reflects the most generous tax savings possible under current law. You can start by viewing the many examples provided through this Resource Center. Just click on the picture and you can explore one of hundreds of proven methods and plans for preserve your family wealth and ensure your legacy.


Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.


Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail Williamson were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. More on Capital Gains Tax Bypassed >>.


Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with her favorite charity. Since Barbara did not need all of her IRA income, she decided to make a gift of $2,000 from her IRA to reflect her support. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.


A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated to the mission of Sigma Xi Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the Society's Grants-in-Aid to Research. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support the GIAR program. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.


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