Bequest Language
Roanoke College---Bequest Language
Numbers and percentages are for illustrative purposes only
Bequest of cash
"I bequeath the sum of $25,000 to Roanoke College 221 College Lane, Salem Virginia."
Bequest of a percent of the estate
"I bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal property, to Roanoke College 221 College Lane, Salem Virginia."
Contingent Bequest
"If my brother John Smith survives me, I bequest 25% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal property, to John Smith. If John Smith does not survive me, then a bequeath 25% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property to Roanoke College 221 College Lane, Salem Virginia."
Numbers and percentages are for illustrative purposes only
Bequest of cash
"I bequeath the sum of $25,000 to Roanoke College 221 College Lane, Salem Virginia."
Bequest of a percent of the estate
"I bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal property, to Roanoke College 221 College Lane, Salem Virginia."
Contingent Bequest
"If my brother John Smith survives me, I bequest 25% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal property, to John Smith. If John Smith does not survive me, then a bequeath 25% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property to Roanoke College 221 College Lane, Salem Virginia."
