Ways of Giving : Bequest Information

Following are examples of basic bequest forms. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your intentions with the William and Mary Gift Planning Office at the earliest stage and to engage your own legal counsel in the drafting of your Last Will and Testament.

Specific Bequest
I give, devise, and bequeath ____% of the remaining assets of my estate to the The College of William & Mary Foundation, a charitable corporation, to be used for (the general support of, the Mitchell A. Byrd Chair in Conservation Biology, the General Conservation Fund, etc.) The Center for Conservation Biology.

I give, devise, and bequeath the sum of $____ to the The College of William & Mary Foundation, a charitable corporation, to be used for (the general support of, the Mitchell A. Byrd Chair in Conservation Biology, the General Conservation Fund, etc.) The Center for Conservation Biology.

I give, devise, and bequeath my residence at ____ to the The College of William & Mary Foundation, a charitable corporation, to be used for (the general support of, the Mitchell A. Byrd Chair in Conservation Biology, the General Conservation Fund, etc.) The Center for Conservation Biology.

Residuary Bequest
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of the The College of William & Mary Foundation, a charitable corporation, to be used for (the general support of, the Mitchell A. Byrd Chair in Conservation Biology, the General Conservation Fund etc.) of The Center for Conservation Biology.

Other Purposes
There are a variety of permanent endowments that may be established through your bequest to provide support for the Center in perpetuity. These endowments may carry your name or the name of someone you may wish to honor or memorialize. Since many of these require minimum funding levels, it is especially important that you consult with the William and Mary Gift Planning Office and the Center in advance.