Bequest Language
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Specific Bequest
If you are considering making an outright bequest to Michigan Tech, we recommend the following language:
Bequest of a Specific Dollar AmountI hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to the Michigan Tech Fund for the benefit of Michigan Technological University, a nonprofit organization located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, Federal Tax ID #38-1554664, for Michigan Technological University's general use and purpose.
Bequest of Specific Personal PropertyI hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to the Michigan Tech Fund for the benefit of Michigan Technological University, a nonprofit organization located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, Federal Tax ID #38-1554664, for Michigan Technological University's general use and purpose.
Bequest of Specific Real EstateI hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to the Michigan Tech Fund for the benefit of Michigan Technological University, a nonprofit organization located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, Federal Tax ID #38-1554664, for Michigan Technological University's general use and purpose.
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Percentage Bequest
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Michigan Technological University, we recommend the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to the Michigan Tech Fund for the benefit of Michigan Technological University, a nonprofit organization located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, Federal Tax ID #38-1554664, for Michigan Technological University's general use and purpose.
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Residual Bequest
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Michigan Tech Fund for the benefit of Michigan Technological University, a nonprofit organization located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, Federal Tax ID #38-1554664, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Michigan Technological University's general use and purpose.
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Contingent Bequest
If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Michigan Tech Fund for the benefit of Michigan Technological University, a nonprofit organization located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, Federal Tax ID #38-1554664, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Michigan Technological University's general use and purpose.
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Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to Michigan Technological University or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us.
If you have included a bequest for Michigan Technological University in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.