Sample Bequest Language (Unrestricted)

“I give to Friends of the Cherokee National Forest, a nonprofit organization, or its successor, __________ [written amount, percentage of my estate, or description of property], for its general charitable purposes.”

Sample Bequest Language (Restricted)

If you wish to direct your gift to a specific purpose:

“I give to Friends of the Cherokee National Forest, a nonprofit organization, or its successor, __________ [written amount, percentage of my estate, or description of property], to be used for __________ [state purpose]. If, at the time this gift becomes available, that purpose is no longer practical or feasible, Friends of the Cherokee National Forest may use the gift for a purpose that most closely aligns with my original intent.”