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Each year the Williamsburg Regional Library, the Friends and the Foundation receive over 1300 donations in support of our mission: Free access to information is a foundation of democracy. The Williamsburg Regional Library, a basic government service, provides that access through resources and programs that educate, enrich, entertain and inform every member of our community (approved by the Board of Trustees 2/28/01). Whether your donation is given directly to the Library, as a membership to the Friends or to establish a Perpetual Book Fund with the Foundation, your gift represents a commitment to the library and the community. Another way to invest in the Library is to include the Library Foundation in your estate plan. There are various ways to do this, including bequests, trusts and making the Library Foundation the beneficiary of an insurance policy or an IRA. When you decide to pursue one of these options remember to first consult with your attorney, financial planner and/or accountant. If you have remembered the Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation in your estate plan please let us know. Testamentary gifts received by the Library Foundation have created a Children's program endowment, underwritten a film festival, and supported public art. Even if you do not make a planned gift, it is important to have a valid will. Without a will state laws impose predetermined formulas for the disposition of any and all assets of the decedent (Virginia Code Title 64.1) limiting your flexibility in disposing of your assets.