Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate

"I give, devise, and bequeath to the American Cancer Society, Inc. TAX I.D. #13-1788491 (pay to __________Division), all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. The American Cancer Society may be contacted in care of its National Office of Probate and Trust Management Services, P.O. Box 720366, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, 1-800-ACS-2345."

Sample Bequest of Specific Amount

"I give, devise, and bequeath _____[$] or [%]_______ to the American Cancer Society, Inc. TAX I.D. #13-1788491 (pay to _________Division). The American Cancer Society may be contacted in care of its National Office of Probate and Trust Management Services, P.O. Box 720366, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, 1-800-ACS-2345"

*These are merely suggestions as to content and should be written or adapted by legal counsel to fit the contributor's individual situation.

Note that due to the evolving nature of cancer treatment and research, our programs may change based on advances made in these areas. Please contact your local office to discuss suggested language should a donor express preference toward a particular patient service or cancer research program.

In addition to the samples above, we are pleased to make sample documents available to legal and estate planning professionals. Simply contact your Estate and Asset Services Director. Use our interactive map to find an Estate and Asset Services Director in your area or call 1-800-ACS-1885.