Sample Requests

From time-to-time the Trustees have been asked by persons contemplating leaving money to the Town to supply language appropriate for bequests. The following are examples of statements—prepared by the Town's atttorney—that may be used as models in preparing a bequest or trust designation. We strongly recommend that you make any bequest only after consultation with a licensed New Hampshire attorney. In the event that you have any questions, or you would like to make a complex request, we encourage you to consult and work collaboratively with the Jaffrey Town Manager to ensure that your bequest accurately reflects your intention.

Specific Bequest–Unrestricted Use

"I give (the sum of $_______ or the following described property: ______________) to the Town of Jaffrey, a New Hampshire municipal corporation with Town Offices at 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire to be used to further its purposes as the Board of Selectmen in their discretion may deem appropriate."

Specific Bequest–Restricted Use

"I give (the sum of $_______or the following described property: ______________) to the Town of Jaffrey, a New Hampshire municipal corporation with Town Offices at 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire. This bequest may be combined with the municipality's other funds for purposes of investment and reinvestment and shall be used by the Town in support of: (a specific area of interest/name of fund)."

"If at any time in the judgment of the Board of Selectmen it is impractical or impossible to carry out this purpose, then the Board of Selectmen may use this bequest for such other purposes as shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen to be consistent with my interests and intentions."

Remainder Bequest–Unrestricted Use

"I give the (following percentage of the) rest, residue, and remainder of my property, real, personal, or mixed; after all personal bequests have been made to the Town of Jaffrey, a New Hampshire municipal corporation with Town Offices at 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire to be used to further its purposes as the Board of Selectmen in their discretion may deem appropriate."

Remainder Bequest–Restricted Use

"I give the (following percentage of the) rest, residue, and remainder of my property, real, personal, or mixed; after all personal bequests have been made to the Town of Jaffrey, a New Hampshire municipal corporation with Town Offices at 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire. This bequest may be combined with the municipality's other funds for purposes of investment and reinvestment and shall be used by the Town in support of: (a specific area of interest/name of fund)."

"If at any time in the judgment of the Board of Selectmen it is impractical or impossible to carry out this purpose, then the Board of Selectmen may use this bequest for such other purposes as shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen to be consistent with my interests and intentions."