Estate and Gift Planning

Sample Bequest Language

Sample Bequest Language

Following are examples* of how to indicate a general or undesignated gift to the Computer History Museum (CHM).

Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate

“I give, devise, and bequeath to the Computer History Museum (CHM) TAX ID #77-0507525, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal.

The Computer History Museum (CHM) may be contacted at:

1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
1-650-810-1010

Sample Bequest of Specific Amount

“I give, devise, and bequeath $_____ to the Computer History Museum (CHM) TAX ID #77-0507525.

The Computer History Museum (CHM) may be contacted at:

1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
1-650-810-1010

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

CHM Estate and Gift Planning Options

Making a planned gift—whether by including a bequest to the Museum in your will or by naming CHM as the beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust, life insurance policy, or retirement fund—provides essential support for the Museum’s future. Planned gifts can offer significant tax advantages and in some cases generate lifetime income for you or your chosen beneficiary.

Learn more about Estate and Gift Planning at CHM.

Planned Giving Resources Library

For a deeper look into various estate gift topics, explore our Planned Giving Resources Library.

For More Information

For more information on how these gifts might work for you, contact us to learn more about Estate and Gift Planning. 

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