Make Atlanta History Center a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.
When making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital that the charity's legal name, address and other identifying details be used. To name Atlanta History Center in your will or trust, please use the following suggested language:
Residual Bequest Language A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to Atlanta History Center, Atlanta , Georgia, (EIN 58-0566162) 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 Bequest Language You can also name Atlanta History Center as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:
I give and devise to Atlanta History Center, Atlanta , Georgia, (EIN 58-0566162) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Contingent Bequest Language Atlanta History Center 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 individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise Atlanta History Center, Atlanta , Georgia, (EIN 58-0566162) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ 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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