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One of the most important benefits of a will is peace of mind. It’s a chance to remind your loved ones, even after your death, of your love and concern for them. And it’s also an opportunity to show others what you value most in life.
Without a will, your loved ones may never know your wishes after you die. If you have small children, the courts may decide who gets them. Your heirs may face unnecessary probate and tax expenses as well. A will can help protect your loved ones from these frustrations.
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Despite these worrisome facts, more than half of all Americans die without a current will. One of the most famous was President Abraham Lincoln. Imagine Mary Lincoln’s frustration as the state stepped in and distributed the family’s assets. Mary and her sons received equal shares, but their needs were hardly equal. Robert was an adult on his way to a lucrative career while Thomas was only 12. Without a will, your estate distribution to your loved ones is at the mercy of the state laws of intestate and may not be at all what you would want for them.
State laws do not include gifts to charity or charitable causes. Many of our friends and supporters have chosen to remember the Lord’s work in their will by naming The Quiet Hour with a bequest. A simple way to create a lasting witness in your will is to say:
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I give to The Quiet Hour, Inc., a Michigan corporation whose address is 630 Brookside Ave., Redlands, California, the sum of [dollar amount] or [percentage] of the residue of my estate to be used for worldwide ministry. |
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It’s to your benefit to hire a qualified estate-planning attorney to draw your will. It’s usually simple and inexpensive, and you can help by giving him or her the above statement.
This is an easy way to make a gift, and it also is the most useful because it allows us to determine the wisest and most pressing need for the funds at the time of receipt. And you’ll have the pleasure of creating a lasting witness for Christ!
A will is an important first step in a good estate plan. But it may not be the best plan for you and your family. That’s why many people prefer to use a revocable living trust along with their will.
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