learn About bequest WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MAKING A BEQUEST? You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered.You lessen the burden of taxes on your family.You may receive estate tax savings. HOW DO I MAKE A BEQUEST? A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an adviser, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends, or LifeGR ® as part of your estate plan. View Bequest Language WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? A bequest can be made in several ways:You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset.You can gift a percentage of your estate.You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate.You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets.