August is National Make a Will Month—a great reminder to take an important step toward protecting the people and things that matter most to you.
A will allows you to communicate your wishes for how your property and assets should be handled, name the people you want to benefit from your estate, and designate guardians for minor children when appropriate. Without a will, state law—not you—may determine how certain assets are distributed.
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation can help you get started. The Gift Planning page on our website provides videos and detailed information including a free Wills Planner template to guide you through the information and decisions you may want to consider as you prepare to create or update your will. These resources can help you organize your thoughts, identify the people and organizations you would like to remember, and prepare for a conversation with your attorney or other estate-planning professional. You can also complete your personal plan in comfort of your own home by creating a personal login account that only you can access.
Whether you are creating your first will or reviewing an existing one, August is the perfect time to take action.
Make your wishes known. Plan today for tomorrow. Contact the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation to learn more about the Wills Planner and how you can include the ministries and missions important to you in your plan.