Wills Language
Below is language you can use to make a will to support our cause. A will 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 Wills Language
If you are considering making an outright will to Norfolk State University, we recommend the following language:
Wills Language of a Specific Dollar Amount
I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Norfolk State University, a nonprofit organization located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Norfolk State University's general use and purpose.
Wills Language of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Norfolk State University, a nonprofit organization located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Norfolk State University's general use and purpose.
Wills Language of Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Norfolk State University, a nonprofit organization located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Norfolk State University's general use and purpose.
2. Percentage Wills Language
If you are considering making a will of a percentage of your estate to Norfolk State University, 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 Norfolk State University, a nonprofit organization located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Norfolk State University's general use and purpose.
3. Residual Wills Language
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Norfolk State University, a nonprofit organization located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Federal Tax ID #_______________, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Norfolk State University's general use and purpose.
4. Contingent Wills Language
If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Norfolk State University, a nonprofit organization located at 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, Federal Tax ID #_______________, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Norfolk State University's general use and purpose.
5. Restricted Wills Language
If you are considering a will but would like to ensure that your will, would be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.
If you are making a restricted will, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Norfolk State University flexibility should it no longer be possible for Norfolk State University to use your gift as you originally intended:
If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors of Norfolk State University, it shall become impossible for Norfolk State University to use this will to accomplish the specific purposes of this will, Norfolk State University may use the income and principal of this gift for such purpose or purposes as the Board determines is most closely related to the restricted purpose of my will.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a will to Norfolk State University or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a will to us. If you have included a will for Norfolk State University in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.
