Sample Language for Your Will or Trust

The following language may help you and your attorney when drawing up a bequest that meets your needs.

“I give to The National World War II Museum, Inc., a nonprofit corporation currently located at 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, or its successor thereto, ______________* [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

*If you are interested in supporting a specific project or program, it is best to discuss your plans with our planned giving professionals before completing your bequest language to confirm your wishes can be met by The National World War II Museum.

Please note: The policies of The National World War II Museum do not allow the Museum or its representatives to serve as personal representative, executor, trustee or witness for a will or trust.

Legal name: The National World War II Museum, Inc.
Address: 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Federal Tax ID number: 72-1200790

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Shelita G. Bourgeois, M.S.

Shelita G. Bourgeois, M.S.

Planned Giving Officer

The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504.528.1944, ext. 247
shelita.bourgeois@nationalww2museum.org