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Bequest Language

Below is language you can use to make a bequest to support our cause. A bequest allows you to continue to use the property you will leave to us during your life and make a lasting impact on our work after you are gone.

1. Specific Bequest

If you are considering making an outright bequest to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc., we recommend the following language:

Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount

I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 6900 Van Dorn St, Ste 24, Lincoln, NE 68506, Federal Tax ID #20-1412874, for United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc.'s general use and purpose.

2. Percentage Bequest

If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc., we recommend the following language:

I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 6900 Van Dorn St, Ste 24, Lincoln, NE 68506, Federal Tax ID #20-1412874, for United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc.'s general use and purpose.

3. Residual Bequest

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 6900 Van Dorn St, Ste 24, Lincoln, NE 68506, Federal Tax ID #20-1412874, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc.'s general use and purpose.

4. Contingent Bequest

If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 6900 Van Dorn St, Ste 24, Lincoln, NE 68506, Federal Tax ID #20-1412874, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc.'s general use and purpose.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc. or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us. If you have included a bequest for United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Foundation, Inc. in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.