August is Make a Will Month: How to Make an Impact After You’re Gone
By Chayli Duerson
Writing a will can be overwhelming, accompanied by feelings of fear and frustration. But writing a will is an important part of an estate plan that allows you to decide how to impact the future after you graduate to heaven. Having a directive allows you to choose how to use what God blessed you with during your lifetime.
Many people are unsure if they need a will or not. According to trustandwill.com, people who meet the following are candidates for a will:
Over the age of 18.
Own a home or other property.
Have a career.
Have any savings or investments.
Have children or other dependents.
What are some things you can do to make a will?
List your assets.
Consider liabilities like a mortgage.
Think about your final wishes.
Consider your beneficiaries.
You might include people such as your children, charities, or your church.
Name an executor of your will.
Name guardians for minor children.
Lawyers, tax advisors, and financial planners are all professionals who can help you plan a will. They can also update your will as situations change in your life.
When we die, we leave behind our legacy, which includes the kindnesses we showed others, other good qualities like trustworthiness we pass down to our children and grandchildren, and the things we worked for during our lifetime.
Proverbs 13:22 says, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” Making a will allows you to leave an inheritance to those you care about, including family members, friends, your church, and charities, making an impact beyond your lifetime, even into eternity.
