Sample Bequest Language for Your Will or Revocable Living Trust
A gift to Swarthmore in your will or revocable trust enables you to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest:
- Is easy to arrange.
- Will not alter your current lifestyle in any way.
- Can be easily modified to address your changing needs.
Residual Gift Language
I give and devise to Swarthmore College (Tax ID #23-1352683), located in Swarthmore, PA, all (or 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 Gift Language
I give and devise to Swarthmore College (Tax ID #23-1352683), located in Swarthmore, PA, the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Contingent Gift Language
If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Swarthmore College (Tax ID #23-1352683), located in Swarthmore, PA, the sum of $___________ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Customized Language
If you or your attorney would like Swarthmore to provide you with customized beneficiary language specific to your goal and interest, please contact Lillian Sevilla, assistant director of gift planning, at 866-526-4438 or giftplanning@swarthmore.edu. |