Sample Gift Language for your Will or Revocable Living Trust
Residual Gift Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation (Tax ID # 23-7288765 ) , located in Burlingame , CA , all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Specific Gift Language
Naming Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:
I give and devise to Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation (Tax ID # 23-7288765 ) , located in Burlingame , CA , the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Contingent Gift Language
Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation or its affiliates can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:
If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation (Tax ID # 23-7288765 ) , located in Burlingame , CA , the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Retirement Plan Beneficiary Language
You may name Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation (Tax ID # 23-7288765 ) as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the tax benefits of such gifts.
Naming Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh or profit-sharing pension plan will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings. It can be costly to pass such assets on to heirs because of heavy tax consequences. By naming Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, the donor maintains complete control over the asset while living, but at the donor's death the plan passes to support Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation free of both estate and income taxes.
Making a charitable gift from your retirement plan is easy and should not cost you any attorney fees. Simply request a change-of-beneficiary form from your plan administrator. When you have finished, please return the form to your plan administrator and notify Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation . We can also assist you with the proper language for your beneficiary designation to Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation .
Customized Language
If you or your attorney would like Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation to provide you with customized beneficiary language that is specific to your goal and interest, please contact us.
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