Bequest Language

The following is suggested language for bequests to JVS using its legal name, Jewish Vocational Service and Community Workshop.  These are suggestions only.  Legal forms should be prepared by your attorney.

Unrestricted Bequest

“I give, devise and bequeath to the Jewish Vocational Service and Community Workshop federal tax identification number_________ , currently located at 29699 Southfield Road Southfield MI 48076 Phone (248) 233-4290, the sum of (a) $____ or (b)____% of my estate, or (c) real or  personal property herein described, to be used for the benefit of  JVS as the Agency may determine.”

Restricted Bequest

“I give, devise and bequeath to the Jewish Vocational Service and Community Workshop having the control and management of JVS, (a) all or (b) ____% of my estate for the purposes(s) of _________ or if such use, in the judgment of the Agency, is or shall become impracticable or unwise, then for such purpose(s) as the Agency shall determine.

Residuary Bequest

“I give, devise and bequeath to the Jewish Vocational Service and Community Workshop, having the control and management of JVS, (a) all or (b) _____% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property, to be used (a) for the benefit of JVS as the Agency may determine: or (c) for the purposes(s) of ___________.

Contingent Bequest

“If the above named legatees or devisees (or beneficiaries) should predecease me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath the same to the Jewish Vocational Service and Community Workshop have the control and management of JVS, to be used (a) for the benefit of JVS as the Agency may determine or (b) for the purpose(s) of __________.