Bequest Language

Printable Bequest Language

Current Suggested Bequest Language

General Bequest of a stated sum of money:

"I give to Boston Public Library Fund, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Federal Tax Identification Number 04-3150560, ___________________Dollars ($___________)."

Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate:

"I give to Boston Public Library Fund, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Federal Tax Identification Number 04-3150560, [insert here a description of the particular property]."

Residuary Bequest after other bequests and expenses have been paid:

"I give to Boston Public Library Fund, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Federal Tax Identification Number 04-3150560, [all] [a portion] of the rest 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 Boston Public Library Fund, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Federal Tax Identification Number 04-3150560, [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate]."