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Recently, Salvation Army officers met with "Susan" to thank her for her planned gift of a Will Bequest. Here is what she shared.
Officer: "Susan, why did you decide to let us know about the estate planning arrangements you have made for The Salvation Army?"
Susan: "There were a couple of reasons. First, I needed advice about the words to use to help the people I want to help. I want to help needy people - those who have suffered life's financial turmoil - who are in and around the Columbia, Missouri area. The Salvation Army helps people all over the world, but I want to focus my gift locally. Second, I think the officers and volunteers for the Army ought to know that their work is important to people like me."
Officer: "Why did you choose The Salvation Army for your gift?"
Susan: "My family became familiar with the Army when I was a little girl growing up in Chicago. I have never forgotten the officer that came to our house each week, how much she cared about rescuing those that were down-and -out. I think the officers are the same today and I want to help them help others."
Please note: The name and image above is representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization. Since the charitable purpose of your bequest may be different from this person, you may want to contact us to discuss a bequest.
You also may want to make it easy and convenient to have a bequest included in your will. The language below shows how a bequest can very easily be included in your will.
You might find it helpful to select the "print" button on the top of your screen and print this page. You may feel free to give this page to your attorney. If he or she has any questions, please have them contact Mary Hizer at phone number 314-646-3140 or email me at Mary_Hizer@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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Example bequest language - Please feel free to change the numbers or percentages as you desire.
1. Bequest of cash
"I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to The Salvation Army, Midland Division, with offices currently located at 1130 S. Hampton, St. Louis, Missouri 63139."
2. Bequest of a percent of the estate
"I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to The Salvation Army, Midland Division, with offices currently located at 1130 S. Hampton, St. Louis, Missouri 63139."
3. Contingent Bequest
"If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath 20% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to The Salvation Army, Midland Division, with offices currently located at 1130 S. Hampton, St. Louis, Missouri 63139."
You may print a Bequest tri-fold brochure. Voice of a Legacy or Will Your Will be Known.
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