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Sample Bequests
Suggested wording for Bequests

Legal Title: Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc.

General Bequest

"I give, devise and bequeath, to the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , Maryknoll, New York 10545, the sum of $ [ _________ ] (and/or the securities or other property described herein, namely [ ________ ], for its general uses and purposes as directed by its Board of Directors."

Bequest - Income Only To Be Used

"I give, devise and bequeath, to the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , Maryknoll, New York 10545, the principal amount of $ [ _________ ] (and/or the securities or other properties described herein, namely [ ________ ] comprising such principal amount to be invested and reinvested, and the income only therefrom is to be used as directed by its Board of Directors for its general uses and purposes."

Designated Bequest

"I give, devise and bequeath, to the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , Maryknoll, New York 10545,the principal amount of $ [ _________ ] (and/or the securities or other properties described herein, namely [ ________ ], comprising such principal amount to be invested and reinvested, and the income only therefrom is to be used for the specific purpose of [ _________________ ]."

Residuary Clause

"All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situated, including any property over which I may have a power of appointment, I give, devise and bequeath to the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , Maryknoll, New York 10545, to be used for its general uses and purposes as directed by its Board of Directors."

Bequest To Trustee With A Contingent Bequest To Maryknoll

"Where a trust is established by Will or Living Trust Agreement with income to designated beneficiaries, the principal to be distributed at their death to their children, the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , may be named as Contingent Beneficiary to receive the funds in case none of the final beneficiaries survives."

Form of Devise of Real Property

"I give, devise and bequeath, to the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , Maryknoll, New York 10545,all that certain (here insert location and description) to be used for the general purposes of the Society as directed by its Board of Directors."

Memorial

If it is desired that a bequest be held by the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , a Corporation, as a memorial to the testator or someone named by him/her the following may be added:
"This bequest (or devise) shall be known and designated as the [___________] Memorial Fund."

Life Income Bequest

"I give, devise and bequeath, to Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , Maryknoll, New York 10545, the sum of $ [ ______ ] (and/or the securities or other property described herein, namely [ __________________], to be used for the general programs of the Society as directed by its Board of Directors provided, however, if (survivor’s name) survives me, the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. , shall issue its annuity agreement to (survivor’s name) in like face amount, at the rate prevailing for (his/her) age, with payments to be made to (her/him) as long as (he/she) shall live."


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