Sample Bequest Language

Percentage Bequest

A bequest can be made as a percentage of the whole or of the residuary of the estate to Westchester Parks Foundation, using the following language as an example:

"I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Westchester Parks Foundation at 155 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 101, White Plains, NY 10603 (all or a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, for its general use and purpose."

Residuary of Your Estate

A residual bequest is made from the remaining portion of your estate after the will or trust has distributed each of the specific bequests and all other expenses and taxes. The following is sample language:

"I hereby give, devise and bequeath the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to Westchester Parks Foundation at 155 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 101, White Plains, NY 10603 for its general use and purpose."

Contingent Bequest

"If _______________ (Name of beneficiary) predeceases me or disclaims any interest in __________ (description of property), I give such property to Westchester Parks Foundation at 155 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 101, White Plains, NY 10603 for its general use and purpose."