Bequests in a Will

Including Moravian in Your Will

Make Moravian a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.

Gifts from Wills and Trusts:

When giving a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital that the charity's legal name, address, and other identifying details be used. To name Moravian in your will or trust, please use the following suggested language:

Residual Bequest Language

A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to Moravian University/Moravian Theological Seminary/Lancaster Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, PA, (EIN 24-0795460) all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Bequest Language

You can also name Moravian University/Moravian Theological Seminary/Lancaster Theological Seminary as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:

I give and devise to Moravian University/Moravian Theological Seminary/Lancaster Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, PA, (EIN 24-0795460) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Bequest Language

Moravian University/Moravian Theological Seminary/Lancaster Theological Seminary can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA, (EIN 24-0795460) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ percentage of the residue of my estate") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).