Estate Planning
Sample Bequest Language
Residue -- Sample: I give, devise and bequeath to
Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, all of my residual estate
to be used for general purposes by the College.
Specific Amount, designates a sum of money or specific property -- Sample: “I give, devise and bequeath to Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, $________________ to be used for general purposes by the College.”
Percentage, entire – Sample: “I give, devise and bequeath to Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, a portion of my entire estate equal to %____________ thereof, to be used for general purposes by the College.”
Percentage, Residuary -- Sample: “I give, devise and bequeath to Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, a portion of my residuary estate equal to %____________ thereof, to be used for general purposes by the College.”
Please be advised that these samples are suggestions only. Legal documents should always be prepared by your own attorney. For more information, contact Dean Sherry Trocino, Vice President and Dean of Development • (607) 735-1770 • email strocino@elmira.edu
Specific Amount, designates a sum of money or specific property -- Sample: “I give, devise and bequeath to Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, $________________ to be used for general purposes by the College.”
Percentage, entire – Sample: “I give, devise and bequeath to Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, a portion of my entire estate equal to %____________ thereof, to be used for general purposes by the College.”
Percentage, Residuary -- Sample: “I give, devise and bequeath to Elmira College, Elmira, New York 14901, a portion of my residuary estate equal to %____________ thereof, to be used for general purposes by the College.”
Please be advised that these samples are suggestions only. Legal documents should always be prepared by your own attorney. For more information, contact Dean Sherry Trocino, Vice President and Dean of Development • (607) 735-1770 • email strocino@elmira.edu
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