Bequests

Leave a Gift in Your will

Leaving Bishop State Community College in your Will is a simple way to make an impact while preserving control of your assets during your lifetime. Planned giving ensures your values and generosity continue long into the future. Your gift helps provide scholarships, strengthen programs, and create opportunities that impact students for generations.

How to Make a Bequest

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What is a Bequest?

A bequest is a gift written in your Will. Without affecting your finances during your lifetime, you can make a contribution to  Bishop State Community College that can support future students.

Types of Bequests

Common gifts in Wills include:

  • A percentage of your estate
  • Sums of money
  • *Property, shares, artwork, etc.
  • Dedicated gifts toward a program or scholarship.

Suggested Wording

Here are examples to share with your attorney or advisor:

 

Specific Amount
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, the sum of $_____.”

 

Percentage of Estate
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, _____% of my gross estate.”

 

Restricted Endowment
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, the sum of $_____ to establish the _____________________ Endowed Scholarship.”

 

Specific Property
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, the following described property: _____________________.”

 

Residual Bequest
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, all the rest and residue of my estate.”

Types of Bequests

Common gifts in Wills include:

  • A percentage of your estate
  • Sums of money
  • *Property, shares, artwork, etc.
  • Dedicated gifts toward a program or scholarship

Questions?

For more information about your contribution please contact:

Cris Smith

Dean of Institutional Advancement & Community Affairs

Phone: (251) 405 – 7107

Email: csmith@bishop.edu