Bequests
Planting Seeds of Generosity
A bequest is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to leave a legacy. By naming Mustard Seed Communities in your will or trust, you can ensure that your generosity continues to provide homes, care, and hope for the most vulnerable for generations to come.
Bequests are flexible, easy to arrange, and may provide estate tax benefits for your heirs. Most importantly, they allow your compassion to live on, bearing fruit long into the future.
Types of Bequests
Specific Bequest – A gift of a particular asset (such as real estate, property, or a fixed dollar amount).
Percentage Bequest – A gift of a stated percentage of your overall estate.
Residual Bequest – A gift made from the balance of your estate after all other obligations are fulfilled.
Contingent Bequest – A gift made only if your primary beneficiaries are no longer able to inherit.
Sample Language
Including Mustard Seed Communities in your estate plans is a lasting expression of faith and compassion. Your legacy gift ensures that children and adults with disabilities will always have a safe home, loving care, and the dignity they deserve—today and for generations to come. The following sample language can help you and your attorney include Mustard Seed Communities in your will or trust.
Unrestricted Gift
“I give to Mustard Seed Communities, Inc., a nonprofit corporation currently located at 200 Reservoir St. Ste 306, Needham, MA 02494, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount, percentage of estate, or description of property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
Designated Gift
“I give to Mustard Seed Communities, Inc., a nonprofit corporation currently located at 200 Reservoir St. Ste 306, Needham, MA 02494, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount, percentage of estate, or description of property]. This gift should be used for (state purpose) as long as Mustard Seed Communities determines that the need exists. If the stated purpose is no longer possible or prudent, Mustard Seed Communities may direct the use of my bequest to the closest related purpose.
Quick Facts About Bequests
Simple to Set Up
Include Mustard Seed Communities in your will or trust with just a few sentences.
Flexible
You can give a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other gifts are made.
Meaningful Impact
Your legacy will provide care, hope, and dignity for vulnerable children and adults for generations to come.
Tax Benefits
Bequests may reduce the taxable portion of your estate, helping your heirs while helping others.
With a bequest gift, you can extend your care beyond a lifetime, ensuring Romaine and others are never alone.
Let Us Thank You
If you have already included Mustard Seed Communities in your estate plans, please let us know. This allows us to honor your intentions, welcome you into the Vine & Branches Legacy Society, and ensure your gift will be used as you wish. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will, of course, respect your privacy.
Your Legacy, Your Impact
No matter the size, every planned gift makes a difference. By including Mustard Seed Communities in your estate plans, you join Vine and Branches, a compassionate community of supporters whose faith and generosity will continue to change lives long into the future.
Questions?
Our Legacy Giving Representative would be happy to speak with you in confidence, with no obligation.