It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important. Writing one could make the difference between getting the job or not, so don't leave it up to chance ...

The following sample thank-you notes illustrate the kinds of things donors would love ... Attending Nevada has always been my dream. My mother and father met on campus and growing up, we often came to ...

Should I write a thank-you note for this bequest ... However complicated the relationships, they did lose their mother. But no, you need not thank the family for the bequest, which was none ...