Gifts by Will or Trust
A bequest may be right for you if:
- You’re interested in ways to reduce your estate tax.
- You want the flexibility to revise your plans if your circumstances change.
- You want the security of having continued access to your wealth throughout your lifetime.
Next Steps
We’re here to help answer questions, refer you to estate planning resources, or draft sample language for you to share with your family and advisors. Contact us.
If you work with your attorney or advisor to include Mass General in your plans, please use our legal name, federal tax ID and the sample bequest language below:
Legal Name: Massachusetts General Hospital
Address: 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Federal Tax ID Number: 04-1564655
Sample bequest language is offered below for your legal counsel’s consideration in preparing your will or trust.
I give (the sum of $________ or ________ percentage of my estate) to The Massachusetts General Hospital, a Massachusetts not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation having a principal place of business on Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts, with the federal tax ID number 04-1564655.
Please let us know if you’ve included a gift to Mass General in your estate plans. We’d like to thank you and ensure we can fulfill your wishes.
We’re Here for You
The Office of Planned Giving is available to answer questions and provide additional information to share with your family and advisors.
