Bequest to the CLEHS
Including the California Law Enforcement Historical Society in your will or trust is an excellent way to ensure your lasting support to the history of California peace officers.
A gift in your will or trust costs you nothing now, but it gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are giving to CLEHS in the future.
Giving to CLEHS may also lower the amount your estate is taxed both capital gains and estate tax.
Here are examples of bequest language for you and your tax advisor to consider:
Sample Bequest Language – Percentage of Estate
I give ___% of my estate to the California Law Enforcement Historical Society, a California non-profit corporation, for its general use and purposes. Mailing address is PO Box 254875, Sacramento, CA 95865-4875. Federal Tax ID number:56-2298408.
Sample Bequest Language – Specific Gift
I give $___of my estate to the California Law Enforcement Historical Society, a California non-profit corporation, for its general use and purposes. Mailing address is PO Box 254875, Sacramento, CA 95865-4875. Federal Tax ID number:56-2298408.
Sample Bequest Language – Residue (amount left over after other bequests)
I give the residue of my estate to the California Law Enforcement Historical Society, a California non-profit corporation, for its general use and purposes. Mailing address is PO Box 254875, Sacramento, CA 95865-4875. Federal Tax ID number:56-2298408.