Bequest Language :: University of Missouri Planned Giving

Printable Bequest Language

Thank you for considering an estate gift on behalf of Mizzou. Your support is crucial to our mission to deliver solutions to global challenges and improve lives across Missouri and beyond.

We hope you and your legal advisor will consider the following language helpful:

1. Describe how you plan to make the gift

“. . . to The Curators of the University of Missouri, a public corporation, the sum of $__________
_________________________________________________________________ [description of specific property]
__________% of my estate owned by me at my death
the residue of my property owned by me at my death

2. Describe the purpose or program that will benefit from your gift
Please ensure that the COLUMBIA CAMPUS is specifically designated. Gifts not identified in this way may be considered a gift to the entire University of Missouri system.

for the unrestricted use on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.”
for the unrestricted use and benefit of the School/College _________________________ on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.”
for the unrestricted use and benefit of the Department of _________________________ in the School/College of _________________________ of the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.”
to the fund the previously established ____________________ endowment fund and any amendments thereto.”
to establish the endowment fund, the distribution of which is to be used for _________________________ (scholarships, professorships, faculty awards, etc.) in the Department of _________________________ in the School/College of _________________________ on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.”

3. Let us know!

Once complete, please inform our team that you’ve decided to include Mizzou in your will or living trust. This gift entitles you to membership in the Mizzou Legacy Society.

Thank you for supporting future generations of Tigers!

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