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      Bequests

Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of their favorite charity. They believe it is important to support and encourage their mission.

Joe: Several years ago, Anna and I decided to become part of the charity's mission. We believe that they are truly helping others. We think that it is important to partner with them to make a difference. For that reason, Anna and I have made gifts over the years to help others.

Anna: We wanted to do more than to just make gifts. Joe and I have been careful over the years and have accumulated some resources. We plan to be generous with family, but we also have the ability to be generous with charity.

After talking it over, we decided to leave a bequest in our will. Our attorney took the simple language available from the charity and included a nice bequest. We are delighted that we will be helping others through them.

Please note: The name and image above is representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization. Since the charitable purpose of your bequest may be different from this person, you may want to contact us to discuss a bequest.

You also may want to make it easy and convenient to have a bequest included in your will. The language below shows how a bequest can very easily be included in your will.

You might find it helpful to select the "print" button on the top of your screen and print this page. Feel free to give this page to your attorney. If he or she has any questions, please have them contact John Burns at phone number 717-697-4788 x 5438 or e-mail us at jburns@bicfoundation.org.



Example bequest language - Please feel free to change the numbers or percentages as you desire.

1. Bequest of cash

"I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to Brethren in Christ Foundation of Grantham, PA."

2. Bequest of a percent of the estate

"I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to Brethren in Christ Foundation, Grantham, PA."

3. Contingent Bequest

"If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath 20% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to Brethren in Christ Foundation, Grantham, PA."


You may print a Bequest tri-fold brochure. Voice of a Legacy or Will Your Will be Known.



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