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Planned Giving

Bequest Language

pdficon_large.gif Printable Bequest Language

Residual Gift Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Tax ID #23-1352265), located in Philadelphia, PA, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Gift Language
Naming The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:

I give and devise to The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Tax ID #23-1352265), located in Philadelphia, PA, the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Gift Language
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society or its affiliates can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Tax ID #23-1352265), located in Philadelphia, PA, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

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