Specific Bequests are made after making specific bequests to relatives, friends and charities.

Example:

“I give, devise and bequeath to Becoming Independent, a nonprofit corporation of the State of California, tax ID #94-2641147, located at 1455 Corporate Center Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407,

Choose one:

1) The sum of $___________.”

2) __________ shares of stock in ________________Company.”, or

3) my real property commonly known as _________________.” content

Whatever remains after specific bequests, the Residuary Bequest can be given in a residual or a percentage to charity and others.

Example:

“I give, devise and bequeath to Becoming Independent, a nonprofit corporation of the State of California, tax ID #94-2641147, located at 1455 Corporate Center Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, all the residue of my estate.” Or … “__% of my estate.”

Contingent Bequest is a gift that takes effect only if the primary beneficiary or beneficiaries of the bequest predecease you.

Example:

“In the event of the death of any of the beneficiaries, I give, devise and bequeath to Becoming Independent, a nonprofit corporation of the State of California, tax ID #94-2641147, located at 1455 Corporate Center Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, (specific or residual language as above).”