General Bequest (sample language):
I give, devise, and bequeath to Bethesda Mission, a not-for-profit organization located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate as an unrestricted gift to be used at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Bethesda Mission.
Specific Bequest (sample language):
I give, devise, and bequeath to Bethesda Mission, a not-for-profit organization located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, (list specific property) as an unrestricted gift to be used at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Bethesda Mission.
Contingent Bequest (sample language):
In the event that ___________(beneficiary) does not survive me, I give the rest, residue and remainder of my estate (or $_______ (specific amount or percentage) to Bethesda Mission, a not-for-profit, IRS approved 501(c)(3) corporation, to be used to further its purposes as the board of directors in their discretion may deem appropriate (or in support of a specific area of interest).
Restricted Bequest (sample language):
I give, devise, or bequeath to Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania non-profit organization the residue or remainder of my estate, to be used for the specific purpose of (describe purpose such as to support the Bethesda Mission Youth Center). If in the opinion of the board of directors of Bethesda Mission it is impossible or impractical to use this bequest for said purpose, then the gift may be used for such other closely aligned purpose as shall most nearly accomplish my wishes within the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of Bethesda Mission.
This presentation is not intended as legal, tax or accounting advice. All planning and design alternatives should be discussed with your legal, tax and accounting advisors/professionals.
