Sample Gift Language for Your Will or Trust

Unrestricted Bequest – Parish or Parish School

I give, devise and bequeath to the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, or his Successors in Office, at the Catholic Diocese of Arlington (Tax ID# 54-0967542), 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 811, Arlington, Virginia 22203 the amount of (insert specific amount, residual or percentage of estate) to benefit (insert parish or school name and address). These funds are to be used at the discretion of the (pastor or principal) and/or where the need is the greatest.

Unrestricted Bequest – Catholic Diocese of Arlington

I give, devise and bequeath to the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, or his Successors in Office, at the Catholic Diocese of Arlington (Tax ID# 54-0967542), 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 811, Arlington, Virginia 22203 the amount of (insert specific amount, residual or percentage of estate). These funds are to be used at the discretion of the Bishop and/or where the need is the greatest.

Unrestricted Bequest – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington

I give, devise and bequeath to the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (Tax ID# 54-0515706), 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 811, Arlington, Virginia 22203 the amount of (insert specific amount, residual or percentage of estate).