Example Bequest Language
I. For Wills
1. Bequest of cash
“I give, devise and bequeath to The University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc., the sum of $_______
dollars (or the following described property or assets) for the benefit of the University of Arkansas
System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service for
_________________________________ (name county or program, as appropriate).”
2. Bequest of a percent of the estate
“I give, devise and bequeath to The University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc., all of the rest of my
estate (or ____ percent of the rest of my estate) for the benefit of the University of Arkansas
System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service for
________________________________ (name county or program, as appropriate).”
3. Contingent Bequest
"If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath all of the rest (or ____
percentage) of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether
real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive
me, then I devise and bequeath all of the rest (or ____ percentage) of my residuary
estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to the University of
Arkansas Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of the University of Arkansas System Division of
Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service for ________________________________________
(name county or program, as appropriate).”
II. For Trusts
“Trustee shall distribute to The University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc., the sum of $_______
dollars (or the following described property or assets) for the benefit of the University of
Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service for
___________________________________________ (name county or program, as
appropriate).”