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"I give to Graceland University, I University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140 the sum of $____ for its general purposes."

"I gift to Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140 an amount equal to ____ % of my adjusted gross estate as finally determined for federal tax purpose or $____, whichever is larger."

"I gift the residue of the property owned by me at the time of my death, real and personal and whatever situate to, Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140."

"I give to Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140 an amount equal to ____% of my adjusted gross estate as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes. This amount shall be for [name of endowed fund] and is to be administered under the terms of an agreement which is on file with Graceland University."

"I instruct that all my charitable gifts, bequests and devises shall be made to the extent possible, from property that constitutes income in respect of a descedent as that term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code."

"If [name of spouse] of [city and state] shall survive me, then the Designated Beneficiary is Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140 for a non assignable gift annuity payable quarterly for one life to [name of spouse], with payout at the standard rate Graceland University pays to annuitants of her/his age as of the date of my death. If [name of spouse] of [city and state] shall not survive me, then the Designated Beneficiary is Graceland University of Lamoni, IA."

"I gift to Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140 the property described below for its general purposes."

"I give the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and whatever the situate, to my [daughter/son] ____ if [she/he] survives me. If [she/he] does not survive me, I gift my residuary estate to Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140."

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