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Bequest Language

In the examples below, please feel free to change the dollar amount and percentage. You may also change the location from Christian Horizons, Lincoln, IL to a specific community of your choice.

1. Bequest of cash

"I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to Christian Horizons of Lincoln, IL."

2. Bequest of a percent of the estate

"I devise and bequeath 10% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to Christian Horizons, Lincoln, IL."

3. Contingent Bequest

"If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath 10% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath 10% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to Christian Horizons, Lincoln, IL."
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