Bequest Language

Suggested Language for Will/Trust Inclusion:

I give, devise, and bequeath

(Cash Bequest) the sum of ________ dollars ($_______).
(Stock Bequest) _______ shares of stock of _______________ Corporation.
(Percentage of Estate) ______percent (____%) of my estate.
(Residuary Bequest) the remainder of my estate.

I request that this bequest be used to support _____ at University of Houston for the following purpose ______. (If endowing) This bequest requires the University of Houston to hold the funds permanently and use only the investment income they generate (Min. $25,000).

If, at the time of my death, the University’s Board of Regents determines that this use is not possible, it may, at its discretion direct my gift toward a purpose that most closely relates to my original intent.

Legal Name: University of Houston
Federal Tax Identification Number: 74-6001399

Contact Information and Address:

University of Houston
Office of Gift & Estate Planning
5000 Gulf Freeway, Building 1, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77204-2013

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