The simplest giving option is to include a bequest provision to Bishop Ryan Catholic School in your will. Bequests are an excellent way to provide for the future of the school without parting with any assets during your lifetime. It is important that your bequest be stated correctly in your will or trust:
Portion of the Estate: "I give to Bishop Ryan Catholic School, located in Minot, North Dakota,
_____ percent of my estate to be used for the school's general needs and purposes."
Specific Amount: "I give to Bishop Ryan Catholic School, located in Minot, North Dakota, the sum of
$_____ to be used for the school's general needs and purposes."
Specific Property: "I give to Bishop Ryan Catholic School, located in Minot, North Dakota, all of my
right, title, and interest in the following described real estate (insert legal description) to be used
wherever the need is greatest."
Residual Estate (after other bequests or designations are named): "I give to Bishop Ryan Catholic
School, located in Minot, North Dakota, the rest and residue of my estate to be used wherever the
need is greatest."
Assets that make effective bequests or planned gifts:
Appreciated Securities
IRAs or other qualified required plans
Insurance
Real Estate
Cash