Sample Language to Include in Your Will or Trust

Many supporters choose to make a lasting impact by naming a business or nonprofit organization as a beneficiary in their estate plans. This guide explains some basic options and information you will need when including Easter Seals New Hampshire Inc. in your will, trust or beneficiary designations.  

Legal Name: Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.
Address: 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103
TIN: 02-0272825   

Here are the most common ways to leave a gift though your will or trust, with sample language for naming Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc. as a beneficiary. You may also change your beneficiaries at any time, should your circumstances change. 

1. Residual Bequest 

This is a very popular choice for charitable bequests because it ensures that loved ones receive their distribution before any distribution to charity.   

“I devise the residue of my estate, after the satisfaction of all specific bequests and the payment of all taxes and other costs attending my death, to Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc., a not-for profit corporation, TIN # 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103.” 

2. General/Fixed Dollar Bequest   

A stated sum of money, usually cash, to a beneficiary.   

“I bequeath the sum of $____ dollars to Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, TIN # 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103.” 

3. Percentage Bequest 

Enables your bequests to grow as your assets grow.   

“I bequeath to Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, TIN # 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103 an amount equal to ______ percent of the net value of my estate as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes.” 

4. Contingent Bequest 

Assumes you want to leave your entire estate to family and friends. However, in the event you outlive any of your beneficiaries, it provides an opportunity to designate Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc., to receive that portion of the estate.   

“In the event that (name of the beneficiary) does not survive me, I designate Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, TIN # 02-0272825, with principal offices currently located at 555 Auburn St, Manchester NH 03103 as the devisee of this bequest of (see above for language specific to different types of bequests.)” 


Disclaimer: The information on this planned giving site is intended to assist you in your charitable planning. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Please consult with your attorney or other advisor for professional advice and to discuss how this information can benefit you as your consider your financial and philanthropic goals.

For more information, please contact Mike Leary at [email protected] or 603.621.3495.