Sample Bequest Language
A gift to the Palomar Audubon Society in your will or revocable living trust affirms your confidence that Palomar Audubon will continue to make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest:
Is easy to arrange.
Will not alter your current lifestyle in any way.
Can be easily modified to address your changing needs.
Residual Bequest Language
A residual bequest can be made to Palomar Audubon after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I bequeath to the Palomar Audubon Society, Inc., located at P.O. Box 2483, Escondido, CA 92033-2483, all or a percentage ______% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support and/or for the support of its mission in the state of California and/or for a specific program ________________________________.
Specific Bequest Language
A specific bequest can be made to Audubon for its ongoing conservation and environmental purposes:
I bequeath to the Palomar Audubon Society, Inc., a not-for-profit environmental conservation organization with its principal offices located at P.O. Box 2483, Escondido, CA 92033-2483, the sum of $___________ to be used for its general support and/or for the support of its mission in the state of California and/or for a specific program: ________________________.
Contingent Bequest Language
A contingent bequest can be made to Palomar Audubon. The bequest would be contingent on the change of status of a previously identified beneficiary.
If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I bequeath to the Palomar Audubon Society, Inc., a not-for-profit environmental conservation organization with its principal offices located at P.O. Box 2483, Escondido, CA 92033-2483, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support and/or for the support of its mission in the state of California, and/or for a specific program: ________________________.
A gift to Palomar Audubon Society in your will or revocable trust proclaims your confidence that we will continue to serve our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations.