The following is intended to help you and your attorney in drafting a bequest that satisfies your interests. As you consult your attorney on the selection of appropriate wording to reflect your own goals and intentions regarding Harvard Graduate School of Design, be sure use Harvard's correct legal name and designate your gift for the GSD as follows:

"The President and Fellows of Harvard College, a Massachusetts educational, charitable corporation for the benefit of Harvard Graduate School of Design."

General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:

  "I give ($_____ insert here the exact dollar amount) to The President and Fellows of Harvard College, a Massachusetts educational, charitable corporation for the benefit of Harvard Graduate School of Design."

Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate may be worded:

  "I give (insert here a description of the particular property) to The President and Fellows of Harvard College, a Massachusetts educational, charitable corporation for the benefit of Harvard Graduate School of Design.”

Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid, may be worded:

  "“I give ($______ dollars or _____% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to The President and Fellows of Harvard College, a Massachusetts educational, charitable corporation for the benefit of Harvard Graduate School of Design."