A charitable bequest in a will may be made as: A specified dollar amount. A fixed percentage of the estate. The residue - that which remains after providing for your other beneficiaries. A particular piece of property. Why make a charitable bequest in your will? You may be able to provide a more significant gift than you can make from your current assets. First Presbyterian Church will be honored to be remembered in your will. Your estate will receive tax advantages from your generosity.

• To leave a specified dollar amount, state:
  "I give, devise and bequeath to First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, Florida, $_____________."



• To leave a fixed percentage of your estate, state:
  "I give, devise and bequeath to First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, Florida, _____% of my estate, including real and personal property."



• To leave a bequest of the residue of your estate after other bequests, state:
  "The residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give, devise, and bequeath to First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, Florida."



• To leave a particular piece of property such as land or a residence, state:
  "I give, devise and bequeath to First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, Florida, (descriptions of the property) located at (exact location)."

A will is the foundation of your estate plan, and a charitable bequest in your will can establish your Legacy of Love for future generations of church members. Please contact the Church Business Manager, at (863) 294-3121 for a referral or more information. All inquiries will be handled promptly and confidentially.

The information on this website is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney before drafting a will or a codicil to an existing will.