Bequests to Blue Mountain Center

A bequest is a provision or codicil in your will setting aside a portion of your estate to BMC, assuring that future generations of writers, artists and activists will have time and space to rest, reflect, and create new work here in the Adirondacks.

There are several types of bequests that you may arrange:

A specific dollar amount or specified assets such as securities, real estate, royalties, or personal property.

A residuary bequest, in which BMC receives all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate after all other obligations are met.

A contingent bequest, in which BMC becomes the beneficiary only if other named beneficiaries are unable to accept the bequest.

Bequests are fully deductible from your taxable estate and can represent significant tax savings.

Here is sample language you may wish to use:

“I give, devise, and bequeath ____ (describe dollar amount, property to be transferred, or percentage of your residuary estate) to Blue Mountain Center, a not-for-profit corporation located at 257 Eagle Nest Road, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812-0109.

If you do leave a bequest to BMC, we hope you’ll consider letting us know so we can make sure your generous gift is used in the way it's intended.

We recommend that you have your will and any added codicils prepared by an attorney.

If you have questions or would like to discuss a legacy gift to BMC, please contact Director Ben Strader at 518-352-7391 or ben@bluemountaincenter.org.