Sample Bequest Language

A general bequest: “I give __________ to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts, for the general purpose and use of the [Name of School].”

A residuary bequest: “I give _______ percent (___%) of the residue of my estate to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts, for the general purpose and use of the [Name of School].”

Gift for preferred purpose: “I give ______________ to Trustees of Tufts College, of Medford, Massachusetts, in support of the [Name of School]. It is my wish that this gift be specifically used to support [describe specific intent here]. If it becomes inappropriate or impossible to accomplish the purpose of the gift as described herein, then the dean of the [Name of School] may designate this bequest to be used for the benefit of a substantially similar purpose.”

Please contact the Gift Planning Office for sample bequest language that fits your specific purpose or gift.

If you are in the process of creating a will, your attorney may want to know the university’s tax identification number: 04-2103634.

This information is not intended to be legal or tax advice. Please contact your attorney if you are considering this type of gift.