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Please note that gifts of this nature should be carefully considered in relation to your comprehensive financial and estate plans. We strongly recommend that you consult an attorney in the preparation of your will and to supervise its execution so as to comply with your state requirements. The following are examples for illustration only.
- When including a bequest provision in your will, always use the full legal name and provide the federal taxpayer identification number.
- Our full, legal name is: "Diablo Valley College Foundation."
- Our federal taxpayer identification number is: 94-9622202.
Bequests
for Unrestricted Purposes
Unrestricted gifts are to be used for the greatest
need at the time to be determined by the Board. A general unrestricted bequest
is especially valued by us.
- For a bequest of securities, the possible language is: "I give Diablo Valley College Foundation all of my shares of XYZ stock or mutual fund to be used for the benefit of DVC."
- For a bequest of cash, the possible language is: "I give to Diablo Valley College Foundation the sum of (Amount) to be used for the benefit of DVC."
If you do not want to specify the exact amount or nature of the intended gift, perhaps because the size of the future estate is difficult to estimate, a proportional bequest is often the best way to accomplish your goals. We would receive a percentage of the estate or the residue of the estate, after all other provisions have been met.
- Possible language is: "I give to Diablo Valley College Foundation (percent) of my estate, or (percent of the rest, residue and remainder) of my estate to be used for the benefit of DVC."
Contingent
Bequest
A contingent bequest takes effect only if the primary intention
cannot be met (e.g. if the primary beneficiary does not survive the donor). This
ensures that property will not be distributed to unintended beneficiaries.
- Possible language is: "If (name of primary beneficiary) does not survive me, or shall die during the administration of my estate, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give to Diablo Valley College Foundation all of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, to be used for the benefit of DVC."
Bequests
for Restricted Purposes
If you would like to honor a family
member, a special person or provide support for a specific program or
department that was meaningful to you, then you can designate your bequest
specifically for that purpose. You simply use any form of the possible
language included above, and replace "to be used for the benefit of [
insert purpose or intent ]" with the specific designation. Often specific
guidelines govern the use of these types of funds. Therefore, we recommend
that you contact us to discuss your restricted gift. We are here to help
you as you plan.
If
you already have a will
A
codicil is a written change or amendment to a will. Click
here for a printable copy of what a codicil would look like. Please
remember to consult your attorney to make sure you are properly advised.
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