Including a Gift in Your Will

Adding a provision to your will or trust is a simple way to make a legacy gift. After taking care of loved ones, you can designate a percentage of your estate or a specific sum. A bequest may reduce estate tax, and it also gives you flexibility. No other planned gift is as simple to make or as easy to modify as your life circumstances change.

In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift. Below is an example of wording to help you structure your intention.

Sample Language for Your Will

"I give to Voyageur Outward Bound School of 1650 Carroll Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, Tax ID 41-0877459, or to its successor thereto, ______________ [specific sum or percentage of the estate or description of property]. This gift should be used for _____________ [state general purpose such as operations, endowment or capital needs]."

If you wish to add a gift to VOBS in your existing will or trust, please contact the attorney who drafted the document and request a simple amendment or addendum.

Contact Us

We welcome a conversation with you about how you can leave a legacy at Voyageur Outward Bound School. Please contact our Director of Development at development@vobs.org or (651) 401-0637.

Please note that VOBS cannot provide legal, tax or financial advice. We recommend you contact your attorney or other professional advisors when considering changes to your estate plan.

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