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Estate Planning/Bequests
Bequests and Estate Planning
A bequest is an easy way to make a gift to Fort Bend Women's Center. With the help of an advisor, you can state in your will or trust that a gift be given to Fort Bend Women's Center.
Benefits of making a charitable bequest
- You leave a legacy giving healing and hope to survivors and their children
- You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
- You may save estate taxes
What are the types of bequests?
- You can give a specific dollar amount or asset
- You can give a percentage of your estate
- You can give a gift from the balance or residue of your estate
Bequest language
Sample bequest language:
1. Specific bequest
“I bequeath the sum of $_____________ to Fort Bend Women’s Center, Richmond, TX.”
2. Bequest of a percent of the estate
“I devise and bequeath ___% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal and wherever located to Fort Bend Women’s Center, Richmond, TX.”
For More Information:
Leslie Wendland | Chief External Affairs Officer
281-344-5756
lwendland@fbwc.org