Bequest Language

Printable Bequest Language

The following examples can be tailored to your interests. Please be sure to consult your attorney.

Unrestricted Bequests: "I give (___dollars), (a specific asset), or (____ percent of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to The Derryfield School, Manchester, New Hampshire, for its general purposes."

Bequest for a specific purpose: "I give (___dollars), (a specific asset), or (____ percent of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to The Derryfield School, Manchester, New Hampshire, to be used for the following purpose: (state the purpose). If in the future it is the sole opinion of the board of trustees of The Derryfield School that all or part of the income of this fund cannot be usefully applied to such purpose, it may be used for any related purpose which in the opinion of the board of trustees will most nearly accomplish my wishes."