There are many ways that you can make a gift through your will or living trust. You may find that one of the following arrangements best fits your estate planning goals:
Residuary bequest is stated as a percentage. Example: ____% of my estate.
Specific bequest is stated as a fixed dollar amount Example: the sum of $___________
It is often simpler to express your bequests as a percentage of your estate. In the event your estate changes in value you will not have to update your will as often. Your gifts remain proportional to your estate.
We suggest the following language for use when your attorney is drafting your will:
I give to the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU of Illinois, with its principal offices at 150 N. Michigan, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601
the sum of $_________
or
All or ____ percent of my residuary estate to be used for its general purposes.
If you include a bequest to the Roger Baldwin Foundation in your will or living trust, please let us know by contacting K.T. Sullivan at ktsullivan@aclu-il.org or by calling 312-201-9740 x308.