Sample Language for an Expendable Bequest to Stanford University School of Medicine

I hereby give _____[% of estate, $ amount, or specific asset]_____ to THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY (hereinafter, "the Board"), an educational institution. This gift shall be fully expendable at the discretion of the Board, and it shall be used to support the School of Medicine.

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Sample Language for an Endowment Bequest to Stanford University School of Medicine

I hereby give ____[% of estate, $ amount, or specific asset]____ to THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY (hereinafter, "the Board"), an educational institution. The property comprising this gift may, for investment purposes, be merged with any of the investment assets of Stanford University, but the gift shall be entered in the university's books and records as THE__________________________FUND*, an endowed fund. The Board shall use the endowment payout from the Fund to provide support to the School of Medicine.

*Most donors use the donors' name or the name of someone the donor wishes to honor.

Donors are encouraged to call the Office of Planned Giving at (800) 227-8977, ext. 5-4358 or Carol Kersten, the Director of Planned Giving, at her direct line, (650)725-5524, to discuss their wishes before writing a will or trust that includes any type of restriction on a bequest.