Bequest Language

The following are examples of bequest language you can provide to your attorney. Each benefactor’s situation is unique and these examples include some but not all the possible bequest structures.

Percentage of Estate for Unrestricted Purposes

I give, devise, and bequeath to Brother Rice High School, a not-for-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois (“Brother Rice”), ___percent (__%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate as an unrestricted gift to be used for the general purposes of Brother Rice.

Percentage of Estate for Specific Purposes

I give, devise, and bequeath to Brother Rice High School, a not-for-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois (“Brother Rice”), ___percent (__%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used as I directed, from time to time, in a separate written fund agreement by and between me and Brother Rice; provided, however, if no such fund agreement exists at the time of my death, then for its general purposes.

Specific Amount for Unrestricted Purposes

I give, devise, and bequeath to Brother Rice High School, a not-for-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois (“Brother Rice”), the sum of $ ___ in cash or in-kind as an unrestricted gift to be used for the general purposes of Brother Rice.

Specific Amount for a Specific Purpose

I give, devise, and bequeath to Brother Rice High School, a not-for-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois (“Brother Rice”), the sum of $ ___ in cash or in-kind to be used as I directed, from time to time, in a separate written fund agreement by and between me and Brother Rice; provided, however, if no such fund agreement exists at the time of my death, then for its general purposes.

Ensure Your Wishes are Carried out as You Intend

If you are considering making or already have made provisions for Brother Rice in your estate, please contact a member of our gift planning team to discuss your intentions. Informing Brother Rice of your intentions allows us to express our deep gratitude for your generosity and commitment to the mission of Blessed Edmund Rice and qualifies you for membership to our Legacy Fellowship, a giving society established to honor all those who make Brother Rice a part of their legacy through a planned gift.