Wills and Trusts

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One of the most common forms to leave your legacy gift is a will or living trust. With just one sentence you can make a gift of a lifetime. All received bequests are recorded as a present or future gift that sustains the Tuolumne River Trust for years to come.

There are three types of bequests that you can consider: Specific, Residual, or Contingent.
Specific bequests include gifts from a retirement plan resulting in no income tax paid on the plan by your estate. Residual bequests are made after the passing of the person in your life. Contingent bequests serve as a backup to a primary beneficiary.

If you have not created a Will or Living Trust the most popular way to currently create on is using one of the many online platforms. View the sample language which you can use for each type.

  • “I give, devise and bequeath to the Tuolumne River Trust” a state of California nonprofit corporation, tax ID #94-2834151 , Po Box 3727, Sonora, CA, 95370-3727, the sum of $_____ through my asset of ____________.”

  • “I give, devise and bequeath to the Tuolumne River Trust” a state of California nonprofit corporation, tax ID #94-2834151 , Po Box 3727, Sonora, CA, 95370-3727, all the residual of my estate, including real personal property or _% of my estate.”

  • “ In the event of the death of any of the beneficiaries of my estate, I give, devise and bequeath to the Tuolumne River Trust” a state of California nonprofit corporation, tax ID #94-2834151 , Po Box 3727, Sonora, CA, 95370-3727, (use either the Specific or Residual language to complete this).”

We strongly advise you to consult with your financial and legal advisors to discuss your unique situation, including any impact from your State’s tax laws, before you proceed.