Is there a better option?

Yes. Many people use a trust to make charitable gifts within their estate plan because of the numerous advantages a charitable trust offers. For instance, you have the ability to retain a significant amount of control over how your designated charity uses the assets you gift through the trust terms you create as the Settlor of the trust. In addition, when you create a trust you choose a Trustee who is responsible for managing the trust and protecting the trust assets, offering additional reassurance that the assets you gift will continue to grow and further your philanthropical goals.