Sample Language for Your Will or Trust
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND, INC.
P.O. BOX 151200
San Rafael, California 94915
Federal Tax ID 94-1196195
The language in brackets below shows different alternatives depending upon the nature of the gift (residuary bequest, cash bequest, etc.) and whether the gift is unrestricted or for a special purpose. Download sample bequest language in a Microsoft Word document.
In a will:
I give [the residue of my estate] [_____% of the residue of my estate][$______] [description of a particular asset (e.g., real estate, described securities, etc.)] to be used where the need is greatest at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., San Rafael, California.
In a trust:
The Trustee shall distribute [the remainder of the trust estate] [______% of the remainder of the trust estate] [$_____] [description of a particular asset held by the trust] to be used where the need is greatest at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., San Rafael, California.