Here are the most common ways to leave a gift though your will or trust, with with sample language for naming Easterseals New Hampshire as a beneficiary. You may also change your beneficiaries at any time, should your circumstances change.
Residual Bequest
This is a very popular choice for charitable bequests because it ensures that loved ones receive their distribution before any distribution to charity.
“I devise the residue of my estate, after the satisfaction of all specific bequests and the payment of all taxes and other costs attending my death, to Easterseals NH, a not-for profit corporation, Tax ID# 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103.”
General/Fixed Dollar Bequest
A stated sum of money, usually cash, to a beneficiary.
“I bequeath the sum of $____ dollars to Easterseals NH, a not-for-profit corporation, Tax ID# 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103.”
Percentage Bequest
Enables your bequests to grow as your assets grow.
“I bequeath to Easterseals NH, a not-for-profit corporation, Tax ID# 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103 an amount equal to ______ percent of the net value of my estate as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes.”
Contingent Bequest
Assumes you want to leave your entire estate to family and friends. However, in the event that you outlive any of your beneficiaries, it provides an opportunity to designate Easterseals NH to receive that portion of the estate.
“In the event that (name of the beneficiary) does not survive me, I designate Easterseals NH, a not-for-profit corporation, Tax ID# 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103 as the devisee of this bequest of (see above for language specific to different types of bequests.)”
Legal Name: Easterseals NH Inc.
Address: 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103
Tax ID Number: 02-0272825
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