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Bequest Language
Specific Asset Bequest
I hereby give and bequeath my ___________________ unto the University of Mary Washington Foundation, Inc., 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, to provide funding for the ____________ (program, department or endowment) at the University of Mary Washington OR the program in need determined by the administration and Board of Directors of the University of Mary Washington Foundation.”
Specific Dollar Bequest
I hereby give and bequeath the specific amount of $______ unto the University of Mary Washington Foundation, Inc. 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, to provide funding for the ____________ (program, department or endowment) at the University of Mary Washington OR the program in need determined by the administration and Board of Directors of the University of Mary Washington Foundation.”
Residual Bequest
I hereby give and bequeath all (or a percentage) the rest, residue and remainder of my property of every kind and description and wherever located unto the University of Mary Washington Foundation, Inc. 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, to provide funding for the ____________ (program, department or endowment) at the University of Mary Washington OR the program in need determined by the administration and Board of Directors of the University of Mary Washington Foundation.”
Contingent Bequest
If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath ____% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath ____% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.
Contingent Bequest
If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath ____% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath ____% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.
Tax Payer Identification Number for the UMW Foundation: 54-0169627