Make a Will Month: Why You Need a Will (and How WoodmenLife Can Help)
August is Make a Will Month. This is the perfect time to think about creating or updating your will. But what exactly is a will, and why is it important?
What Is a Will?
A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes for how your assets and belongings should be distributed after you pass away. It allows you to decide who will inherit your property, who will care for any minor children and who will be responsible for carrying out your final wishes.
Without a will, the state may make these decisions for you, which may not align with what you wanted after you’re gone.
The Importance of Having a Will
A will is important because it allows you to:
- Control your assets. A will gives you the power to decide how your money, real estate, personal belongings, and other assets will be divided up. This helps ensure your loved ones are provided for according to your wishes.
- Name a guardian for your children. If you have minor children, a will allows you to appoint a trusted person to be their legal guardian should something happen to you. This gives you peace of mind knowing your kids will be cared for by someone you choose.
- Avoid family conflicts. Dividing up an estate without clear instructions can lead to disagreements and disputes among your heirs. A will helps prevent this by stating your intentions in a legally binding document.
How LawAssureTM Can Help
Creating a will doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.
WoodmenLife members1 have access to LawAssure, an online tool that simplifies the process. With LawAssure, WoodmenLife members can use free, easy-to-use online templates2 to create a customized will that reflects their unique situation and preferences.
During Make a Will Month — with the help of LawAssure — WoodmenLife members can check this important task off their to-do list quickly and conveniently.
Don’t leave your loved ones guessing about your final wishes. Take control and plan for the future by creating a will.
Visit WoodmenLife.org/LawAssure to get started today.
1. WoodmenLife Extras are available to members. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product. These extras are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements, such as additional membership requirements including length of membership, number of qualifying members in household and/or a qualifying event.
2. WoodmenLife has entered into a sponsored marketing relationship with Epoq, Inc. (Epoq) to offer document preparation services to WoodmenLife members. Epoq is an independent service provider. WoodmenLife is not affiliated with Epoq and does not administer these document preparation services. WoodmenLife does not provide, is not responsible for, does not assume liability for and does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or results of any service or documents provided by Epoq. WoodmenLife, its employees and representatives are not authorized to give legal advice. Not all services are available in all states.
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