SAMPLE LANGUAGE FOR BEQUESTS

SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT OF ESTATE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT OR INSURANCE DOCUMENT

I give and bequest to the Camas-Washougal Community Chest (CWCC), IRS Tax Number 91-0839945, of Camas, Washington, a State of Washington nonprofit charity, PO Box 960, Camas, Washington, 98607, the sum of ____________ dollars of my ___________________________ (estate, brokerage account, insurance policy) for the __________________________ Fund (Indicate the General Fund or Endowment Fund) to be used as the CWCC Board directs.

PERCENT OF ESTATE, BROKERAGE ACCOUNT, OR INSURANCE DOCUMENT

I give and bequest to the Camas-Washougal Community Chest (CWCC), IRS Tax Number 91-0839945, of Camas, Washington, a State of Washington nonprofit charity, PO Box 960, Camas, Washington, 98607, ___________ per cent of my ________________________ (estate, brokerage account, insurance policy) for the _____________________________ Fund (indicate the General Fund or the Endowment Fund) to be used as the CWCC Board directs.

CONTINGENT BEQUEST, ESTATE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT, INSURANCE DOCUMENT.

THIS LEAVES A GIFT TO THE CWCC IF OTHER DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES SHOULD DIE OR BE UNABLE TO ACCEPT A DESIGNATED GIFT.

Should ______________________________________ (name beneficiary) predecease me, this portion of my estate going to ____________________________________ (name beneficiary) I give and bequest to the Camas-Washougal Community Chest (CWCC), IRS Tax Number 91-0839945 of Camas, Washington, a State of Washington nonprofit charity, PO Box 960, Camas, Washington, 98607, for the _____________________________ Fund (Indicate the General Fund or the Endowment Fund) to be used as the CWCC Board directs.

SAMPLE CODICIL

A codicil is a statement to amend a will. It is an easy way to make changes to a will.  A sample codicil is provided to illustrate this document.  You should always consult your legal advisor for specific wording for your legal documents.