Ways to Invest in the Future of 

Friends House

Remembering Friends House in your will

The last will and testament is the cornerstone of estate planning. It is the lasting expression of love for our family and friends, as well as our support for those charitable organizations we wish to see endure and flourish. Friends House exists today because of the many donors who have remembered Friends House in their wills.

A simple charitable bequest can provide very meaningful support to our mission as well as reduce the amount of estate and inheritance taxes paid. Bequests may be specific, proportional, or residual in nature.

SAMPLE LANGUAGE FOR CHARITABLE BEQUESTS

Specific Bequest

I give and bequeath to Friends House, Inc, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860,the sum of $____________________  [or specific property]** to be used for its general purposes.  

** To maximize tax savings, consider a gift of Savings Bonds, Individual Retirement Accounts or other tax-deferred retirement funds which produce “Income in Respect of a Decedent.

Percentage Bequest

I give and bequeath to Friends House, Inc, 17340 Quaker Lane , Sandy Spring, MD 20860, _____  % of my estate to be used for its general purposes.

Residuary Bequest

I give and bequeath to Friends House, Inc, 17340 Quaker Lane , Sandy Spring, MD 20860, the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for its general purposes.

your will—an act of faithful stewardship                                 (downloadable form)