It has been said that a will is the final expression of a person's values. The individuals and causes that are remembered in a will tell quite a bit about its author.

Each year, many people designate a gift to Western Theological Seminary at the time of their death through a provision in their will or estate plans. These gifts have become an integral part of Western Theological Seminary's funding and have helped to train thousands of pastors and teachers who have impacted lives all over the world.

Whether you are constructing a new will or making an addition (a codicil) to an existing will, the process is very simple.

If you already have a will, you can call, write, or meet with the attorney who prepared it (or any attorney) and request a codicil be drafted. In constructing a new will, you might want to invest some time in communicating your desires to an attorney to insure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

The following wording can be used to insure your support of Western Theological Seminary:

Specific dollar amount:
I give $_______________ to Western Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in America whose address is 101 East 13th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423 to be used for the general purposes of the seminary (or a designated fund).

Percentage:
I give _______________% of my estate to Western Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in America whose address is 101 East 13th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423 to be used for the general purposes of the seminary (or a designated fund).

Residue:
(Remainder of the estate after all expenses and specific bequests have been granted) I give all (or a specific percentage) of my residual estate to Western Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in America whose address is 101 East 13th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423 to be used for the general purposes of the seminary (or a designated fund).

Specific property:
I give Western Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in America whose address is 101 East 13th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423 (description and exact location of the property).

(Please contact a member of the Advancement staff to make appropriate arrangements for gifts of this nature.)

Western Theological Seminary
101 East 13th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
advancement@westernsem.edu
(616) 392-8555 . (800) 392-8554 . fax (616) 392-7717