Planned Giving

A gift to Cranbrook as part of a thoughtful, comprehensive estate plan provides a way to complete a lifetime of giving or to make a significant gift that was not possible during one's lifetime. 

The easiest and most common way to do this is by naming Cranbrook or a division of Cranbrook as a beneficiary in your will or trust. Bequests are revocable, giving you the flexibility to adjust your gift if your circumstances change. You may direct that your bequest be used for a specific purpose, such as planned preservation.

Cranbrook can provide confidential calculations on the potential benefits of various planned gifts for review by you and your financial advisor upon request. 

For more information about planned giving or to speak with someone about making a planned gift, please click the button below or contact:
Kristin Hermann, Planned and Major Gifts Officer
Cranbrook Educational Community
P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801
248.645.3272 | khermann@cranbrook.edu