Pacific Northwest Ballet

Sample Bequest Language

As you consider a bequest to Pacific Northwest Ballet, you and your attorney may find it helpful to have the following wording for different types of bequest provisions:

Specific sum of money:
"I give to Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation the sum of [insert here the exact dollar amount]."

Specific property such as real estate, stocks, bonds, works of art, or other items:
"I give to Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation [insert here a description of the particular property]."

Rest and residue of estate after paying debts, taxes, expenses, and other bequests:
"I give to Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation all [or a stated percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate."

Contingent bequest if you are not survived by certain individuals:
"If [name/s of primary beneficiary/ies] do/es not survive me, or shall die within ninety (90) days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give to Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate]."

Please note: This wording is intended to be used as sample wording only and is provided simply as a courtesy for our donors to share with their attorney.

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