Bequest
A bequest is a method of leaving a charitable gift from your estate by naming the University as a beneficiary in a will. You may also name the University as beneficiary on beneficiary designation forms of certain accounts such as IRAs and annuities. Our preferred bequest language can be incorporated into a will or living trust to designate the University of Michigan as a legatee of your estate. Our preferred beneficiary designation language can likewise be incorporated on beneficiary designation forms for IRAs, annuities and similar accounts. The suggested wording can be adapted to meet your desired gift intention, i.e., a bequest or beneficiary designation for a particular department/program at the School of Dentistry.
To learn more about bequest and other planned giving opportunities, please visit the University of Michigan planned giving web site by clicking here