The following is intended to help you and your attorney in preparing bequest wording. A General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:

“After fulfilling any other provisions, I give, devise and bequeath ____% of the residue and remainder of my estate or $_____ (if a specific amount) to the Washington National Cathedral (Tax ID # 53-0196604) located at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016.”