Bequest Language

Printable Bequest Language

Residual Bequest Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to Friends Select School, Philadelphia, PA, (EIN 23-0604370) all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Bequest Language
You can also name Friends Select School as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:

I give and devise to Friends Select School, Philadelphia, PA, (EIN 23-0604370) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Bequest Language
Friends Select School can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Friends Select School, Philadelphia, PA, (EIN 23-0604370) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ percentage of the residue of my estate") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

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