Radford University's Bequest Language

Following is some sample language for different outright estate gifts. (These are examples only and should be used only with the advice and assistance of your attorney.)

Specific Bequest : Gift of Specific Dollar Amount or Asset
"I give, devise, and bequeath _________ (cash, securities, real estate, artwork, etc.) to the Radford University Foundation, Inc., Radford, Virginia, on behalf of Radford University. This bequest shall be used for ________."

Percentage Bequest : Gift of a Percentage of Your Estate
"I give, devise, and bequeath _______ percent (____%) of my estate (or other personal or real property appropriately described) to the Radford University Foundation, Inc., Radford, Virginia, on behalf of Radford University. This bequest shall be used for _______."

Contingent Bequest : Gift Contingent Upon Another Occurrence, Such as an Heir Not Surviving You
"In the event my (spouse, daughter, son, friend - full name) shall predecease me, I leave their share to the Radford University Foundation, Inc., Radford, Virginia, on behalf of Radford University. This share shall be used for _______."

Residual Bequest : Gift of Everything After All Other Bequests and Expenses Have been Paid
"After my specific bequests have been fulfilled, I give, devise, bequeath and appoint all the rest and residue of my estate, wheresoever situated and of whatever nature, to the Radford University Foundation, Inc., Radford, Virginia, on behalf of Radford University. This bequest shall be used for _______."

For additional questions and specific intentions on how you want to designate your bequest please contact Sharon Ratcliffe at [email protected] or 540-831-6716.