Wills, Trusts and Bequests

Create a Lasting Legacy of Care

Including Shriners Children’s in your will or trust is a powerful way to ensure children receive the life-changing care they need, now and for generations to come.

A gift through your estate is simple to arrange, costs nothing today, and allows you to make a meaningful impact in the future.

Why Consider a Gift in Your Will?

A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to give. With this type of gift, you can:

• Create a lasting legacy that reflects your values
• Support children in need for generations to come
• Maintain control of your assets during your lifetime
• Make a larger future gift than may be possible today

Bequests are accessible to donors of all backgrounds and can be updated at any time as your circumstances change.

How It Works

Making a gift through your estate plan is straightforward:

• Include Shriners Children’s in your will or living trust
• Specify a dollar amount, percentage or portion of your estate
• Work with your attorney or advisor to ensure your wishes are clearly documented

You can also name Shriners Children’s as a beneficiary of:

• Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
• Life insurance policies
• Other financial accounts 

Types of Bequests

You can structure your gift in a way that best fits your goals:

• General bequest: A specific dollar amount or percentage
• Residual bequest: A portion of what remains after other distributions
• Specific bequest: A particular asset, such as property or securities
• Contingent bequest: A gift that takes effect under certain circumstances 

Suggested Bequest Language

You may wish to share the following sample language with your attorney:

General bequest 

I give and bequeath ______ or _______% to Shriners Hospitals for Children, a corporation, for the use and benefit of all its locations, or its successors in interest.

Residual bequest 

I give, bequeath and devise all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real or personal, and wherever situated, to Shriners Hospitals for Children, a corporation, for the use and benefit of all locations or its successors in interest.

Bequest to a specific location

I give and bequeath to Shriners Hospitals for Children, a corporation, for the use and benefit of its (named) location, or its successors in interest.

Devise of real estate 

I give and devise to Shriners Hospitals for Children, a corporation, or its successors in interest, all that certain parcel of real property described as follows: (describe the real property).

Beneficiary designation (insurance or retirement plans) 
(To be completed with your plan administrator’s form.) 

I hereby designate Shriners Hospitals for Children, a corporation, as beneficiary of Policy No. _________ or _______ plan.

Designation of Beneficiary for Life Insurance Policies or Pension Plans (IRA, Retirement Savings Plans, etc.)
(To be furnished to insurance company or plan administrator on their form)

I hereby designate Shriners Hospitals for Children, a corporation, beneficiary of Policy No. _________ or _______ plan.

Already Included Us in Your Plans?

If you have already named Shriners Children’s in your will or trust, we would be honored to know. Please fill our intention of legacy gifting form to notify our team.

Sharing your intentions helps us ensure your gift is used according to your wishes and allows us to recognize your generosity. 

The 1922 Society Membership Benefits Include:

• Invitations to exclusive events and special gatherings
• A subscription to Leaders in Care magazine and the annual Philanthropic Impact Report
• Special updates from organizational leadership
• Recognition in publications (with your permission)*

*for Documented Bequests of $250,000 or more

© Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Stelter Company. Information contained herein was accurate at the time of printing. The information in this publication is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. If you do not wish to receive any further fundraising communication, or even just a specific type of planned giving communication, from Shriners Children's, please contact us by email at plannedgiving@shrinenet.org or toll free at 866-954-1576 to opt out.