Bequests
AURORA FOUNDATION
AURORA HEALTH CARE
SAMPLE BEQUEST WORDING
General Unrestricted Bequest
“I give, devise, and bequeath to [name of Aurora hospital or facility], a not-for-profit corporation existing under the laws of the state of Wisconsin, __________________ (fill in a percentage of your estate, a certain sum of dollars, or a description of particular property) to be used as directed by the Board of Directors.”
Restricted Bequest
“I give, devise, and bequeath to [name of Aurora hospital or facility], a not-for-profit corporation existing under the laws of the state of Wisconsin, __________________ (fill in a percentage of your estate, a certain sum of dollars, or a description of particular property), and I request same be used for (describe the specific program, equipment, or other use).”
Residual Bequest
“All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever located, I give, devise, and bequeath to [name of Aurora hospital or facility], a not-for-profit corporation existing under the laws of the state of Wisconsin, [to be used as directed by the Board of Directors.”] OR [“and I request same to be used for (describe the specific program, equipment, or other use).”]
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
Steve Farwig
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Aurora Foundation
Office of Philanthropy
945 N. 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-219-7827
steve.farwig@aurora.org
