Giving Through Your Estate:

Bequests

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Elderly caucasian couple jogging in a wooded trail

A bequest, which is a gift from your estate through your will or trust, is a simple way for you to support the Hospital in the future. Since it is not payable until after your lifetime, a bequest will not affect your current cash flow. You can leave a bequest to NewYork-Presbyterian by including the Hospital as a beneficiary of your will or in your revocable living trust. Bequests are flexible, they can be changed at any time, and just about any type of property may be donated through a will or trust

Suggested Bequest Language


To make a bequest to NewYork-Presbyterian for the Hospital’s unrestricted purposes:
 

"I give, devise and bequeath to New York-Presbyterian Fund, Inc., a Corporation created under the New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and located in New York City, New York, (____% of my residuary estate or $____) to be used for the general purposes of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as its Board of Trustees shall determine."
 


To make a bequest to the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia campus:
 

"I give, devise and bequeath to New York-Presbyterian Fund, Inc., a Corporation created under the New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and located in New York City, New York, (____% of my residuary estate or $____) to be used for the general purposes of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia campus as its Board of Trustees shall determine."
 


To make a bequest to the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell campus:
 

"I give, devise and bequeath to New York-Presbyterian Fund, Inc., a Corporation created under the New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and located in New York City, New York, (____% of my residuary estate or $____) to be used for the general purposes of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell campus as its Board of Trustees shall determine."

A Gift Through Your Will or Living Trust


Mature couple signing documentsGeneral bequest - This is usually a specific dollar amount left to the Hospital.You can make a bequest to the Hospital by including us in your will or living trust. If you would like to include a bequest in your charitable gift plan you might consider the following options:

  • Specific property - The Hospital receives specific assets, such as named securities, a piece of real estate (such as a residence) or tangible personal property (e.g., artwork, antiques, coins).
  • Residuary bequest - The Hospital receives all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate after the payment of general and specific bequests and estate-related expenses.
  • Contingent bequest - The Hospital is given a bequest only in the event of the death of other beneficiaries.

Please note that New York-Presbyterian Fund, Inc. is the entity to which we ask that all donations to the Hospital be made. The Tax ID# for New York-Presbyterian Fund, Inc. is 13-3160356.

Note: As you consider any charitable gift plan, please consult with your tax or financial advisor to determine the tax/financial implications for you and your family. NewYork-Presbyterian does not provide legal or tax advice. This communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding tax-related penalties.

 

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