Bequest
(Sample language)

• A general bequest: "I give to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts, the sum of _______ dollars ($_______) for its general purposes."


• A specific bequest: "I give to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts, my (describe specific property)."


• A residual bequest: "I give _______ % of the rest of my property to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts."


• Gift for preferred purpose: "I give _______ to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts, for the use of _______ school/college. Without imposing any restrictions upon this bequest, I request that it be used for _______.

If you are in the process of creating a will, your adviser may want to know the university's tax identification number: E04-210-3634.

*Rather than leaving a sum certain, you can include language that refers to a percentage of your estate or a description of the property you wish to give.

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