Sample Bequest Language

To Give A Fixed Amount

“I give, devise and bequeath to Connecticut Foodshare, Tax ID Number 06-1063025, a not-for-profit Connecticut corporation, the sum of ________ dollars for its general purposes to be used and/or disposed of as Connecticut Foodshare in its sole discretion deems appropriate.”

Specific Property

“I give, devise and bequeath to Connecticut Foodshare, Tax ID Number 06-1063025, a not-for-profit Connecticut corporation, (DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC PROPERTY TO BE GIFTED).”

Percent of Residuary

“I give, devise and bequeath to Connecticut Foodshare, Tax ID Number 06-1063025, a not-for-profit Connecticut corporation,  all (or ____ percent of) the rest, residue and remainder of my estate.”

Contingent Beneficiary

“If any legacy or devise shall fail or lapse and would therefore pass by intestacy, I direct that in lieu thereof such legacy or devise shall be paid to Connecticut Foodshare.”

Please note that Connecticut Foodshare does not provide estate planning, legal, or financial advice. Please speak with your attorney or financial advisor about planning a legacy gift.