Your attorney can help you incorporate a bequest for the Library into your will. Bequests may be structured in several ways, with sample language for some common types included below:
Fixed Dollary Bequest – This is a straightforward way to provide a specific amount to the library.
I give to the Milltown Public Library, Milltown, NJ. $. This is an unrestricted gift and may be used to further the mission and programs of the Library.
Bequest of Residue – After all other bequest have been granted and estate administration expenses have been paid, use this approach to leave all or a portion of what remains to the Library.
I give to the Milltown Public Library, Milltown, NJ all (or ___ percent) of the residue of my estate. This is an unrestricted gift and may be used to further the mission and programs of the Library.