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The following are suggested forms for bequests to Pioneer Public Television using its legal name, West Central Minn. Educational Television Company. 

These are suggestions only. Legal forms should always be prepared by your attorney. The information on this site is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please contact your attorney, tax professional or investment professional.

Unrestricted Gift
I give, devise and bequeath to West Central Minn. Educational Television Company, a Minn. non-profit corporation, located in Appleton, Minn., a) the sum of $_____, or b) ____% of my estate or c) real or personal property herein described to be used for the benefit of Pioneer Public Television a.k.a. West Central Minn. Educational Television Company as the board of directors may determine. 

Residuary Clause
All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property, I give, devise and bequeath to West Central Minn. Educational Television Company, a Minn.a non-profit corporation located in Appleton, Minn., to be used a) for the benefit of West Central Minn. Educational Company as the board of directors may determine or b) for the benefit of West Central Minn. Educational Company ___________________(a specified purpose). 

Restricted Gift
I give, devise and bequeath to West Central Minn. Education Television Company, a Minn. non-profit corporation, located in Appleton, Minn., a) the sum of $_________ or b) __________% of my estate for the purpose of _______________ or if such use, in the judgement of the board of directors is or shall become impracticable or unwise, then for such purposes as the said board shall determine. 

Contingent Bequest
If the above names legatees or devisees (or beneficiaries) should predecease me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath the same to West Central Minn. Educational Television Company, a Minn. non-profit corporation located in Appleton, Minn., to be used a) for its benefit as the board of directors may determine or b) for the purpose of __________________________. 

Suggestion if Restricted Gifts Are Made
Because the future is not predictable and because no donor wishes to have his/her gift go unused if the need for funds for purposes he/she may designate no longer exists, it is suggested that the following provision be made when gifts are made for restricted purposes:

If, in the opinion of the board of directors or their successors, the need for funds for the purpose described above no longer exists, at some future date the board of directors is authorized to use these funds in the best interests of West Central Minn. Educational Company.