Bequests

Bequests are the most common way to make a gift to CCE through your estate. Simply add a provision in your will or trust designating either a specific amount, a percentage, or all or part of the residue of your estate to our organization. You can designate your bequest to benefit a specific CCE program that is meaningful to you or provide unbounded support—gifts of any size are appreciated.

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Why Consider a Bequest?

1. Flexibility: You can alter your bequest at any time.

2. Control: Your assets remain in your possession during your lifetime, enabling you to make a significant contribution without affecting your finances during your lifetime.

3. Impact: Your gift ensures long-term support for Council for Court Excellence. Click here to understand where your support is going.

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How to Make a Bequest

To make a bequest, you should speak with your estate planner or attorney. They can help you include a bequest to CCE in your estate plan. We've provided some sample language below to assist you in this process.

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Sample Language

Below is sample language that you can share with your attorney in drafting a bequest in your will or trust:

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I bequeath to Council for Court Excellence (Tax ID #52-1241825), a nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C.,

• the sum of _________ dollars; or

• an amount equal to ________ percent of the net value of my estate; or

• all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate

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If you would like to designate your gift to a specific program, you may also want to include additional language:

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It is my request that this gift be used for the benefit of [specify program] at Council for Court Excellence as directed in my most recent statement of intent.