Legacy, Will, and Estate Planning
The future of a collection, archive, or part of an estate can be planned in advance, calmly and responsibly, with long-term meaning in mind. The Foundation speaks with people who want to give their legacy a public and cultural purpose.
Topics for discussion
- a lifetime donation
- the transfer of selected collections or archives
- including the Foundation in a will
- other forms of long-term support
Why this conversation requires special care
Questions of wills, inheritance, and family legacy should never be handled hastily. They require trust, discretion, and respect for the weight of the decisions involved. The Foundation approaches these conversations in exactly that spirit.
What early planning makes possible
Planning the future of a collection or archive in advance helps prevent accidental decisions, dispersal, and the loss of work built over many years. It also makes it easier to define the long-term meaning of one’s legacy.
Important note
The Foundation can help structure the conversation and indicate a direction, but formal solutions involving wills and inheritance should be reviewed with a notary or legal adviser.
The first step can be very simple.
A short message or phone call is enough to arrange the next conversation.