Those who provide for the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts in their estate plan have the opportunity to make a continuing impact on the preservation of Colorado's spectacular landscape. To discuss your bequest or other opportunities for planned giving, please call us at: 303-271-1577.
Sample Bequest Language
To make a bequest, consult with your legal advisor and have a phrase such as the following, that includes Colorado Coalition of Land Trust's legal designation, inserted in your will or added as a codicil. (CCLT's tax ID number is 84-1355809)
Simple Bequest
A simple bequest leaves a specific dollar amount or percentage of one’s estate. An example of the wording for this type of bequest is: “I do hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts, 1410 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203, the sum of $_____ (or _____% of my estate) to be used in support of its mission to promote and support land conservation excellence in Colorado through leadership, advocacy, education and outreach.
Residual Bequest
The residual bequest allows you to provide for loved ones first, and then with residual or remaining funds you may designate a bequest to the Seminary. An ex- ample of the wording for a residual bequest is: “ I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts, all (or a percentage of) the rest and remainder of my estate, after all of the above bequests have been made, to be used in support of its mission to promote and support land conservation excellence in Colorado through leadership, advocacy, education and outreach.
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