Bequests

The provisions in your will for making a gift to the Tyler Junior College Foundation will depend upon the type of gift and your own circumstances. The following are types of sample language that you and your attorney might find helpful when making a provision for TJC.

* The Unrestricted Gift
I give to the Tyler Junior College Foundation at Tyler, Texas, the sum of $_________ (or _____percent of my estate; or the property described herein) for its general purposes.

* Restricted Gift
I give to the Tyler Junior College Foundation at Tyler, Texas, the sum of $_________ (or _____percent of my estate; or the property described herein) for the use and benefit of its (i.e., School of University Studies, etc.)

OR

I give to the Tyler Junior College Foundation at Tyler, Texas, the sum of $_________ (or _____percent of my estate; or the property described herein) to be used to endow the (i.e., John and Mary Smith Scholarship Fund, etc.). Income from said fund, as determined by applicable Foundation policy, shall provide (i.e., scholarships for students from the state of Texas, seeking an Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in music who demonstrate financial need, etc.).

* Residuary
All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to the Tyler Junior College Foundation at Tyler, Texas, for its general purposes (or describe the specific purpose, if desired).

* Contingency Gift
I devise and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal, and wherever situate, to my husband (or wife), ______________, if he (or she) survives me. If my husband (or wife) does not survive me, I devise and bequeath my residuary estate to the Tyler Junior College Foundation at Tyler, Texas, for its general purposes (or describe the specific purpose, if desired).