Wills Aren’t Morbid. They’re Loving! 

What your family really needs from you this Make-a-Will Month. 

August is National Make-a-Will Month, and maybe you’ve seen the reminders: 

“Don’t die without a Will!” 

“Avoid probate!” 

“Protect your estate!” 

But let’s be honest – most of that feels a little cold, maybe even a little scary. Here’s the truth no one tells you: Your Will isn’t really about your stuff. 

It’s about your people. It’s about making things easier for them when things are already hard. It’s about stepping in – even if you’re not here to do it yourself. 

And that’s not morbid at all. It’s something you ‘get to do’! That’s loving. 

It’s How You Choose Who Cares for Your Kids 

If you have young children, your Will is where you legally name a guardian – someone you trust to raise them if something happens to you. 

Without a Will, that decision is left up to the court. And while judges mean well, they don’t know your family like you do, or…

• the promises you’ve made.  

• who you would choose.  

• who you wouldn’t choose.  

They only know how a potential guardian looks on paper. 

Your Will ensures your children are raised by the person you trust and shares your parental values – not by chance, default, or courtroom debate. It’s something you ‘get to do’. 

It Gives Your Family a Clear Path 

Grief is hard enough. Confusion makes it worse. 

When someone dies without a Will, the people left behind are often stuck guessing.  

Guessing what you wanted, who should handle things, and how to keep the peace. 

With a Will, you: 

• choose someone to be in charge 

• outline your wishes clearly 

• take the guesswork (and the tension) out of an already emotional time 

It’s one last gift of clarity for the people who matter most. It’s something you ‘get to do’. 

It Puts the Right Person in Charge 

Think about your household. Your bank accounts. Your keepsakes. Your passwords. 

Think about winding up the business of life: collecting a last paycheck, canceling subscriptions, wrapping up income and estate taxes. 

Now imagine your family trying to sort through it all without clear authority, with emotions running high, and no guidance from you. 

In your Will, you name a Personal Representative (also called an Executor) – someone who knows your wishes and has the legal power to carry them out. Someone who can step in with confidence, not confusion. 

It’s one of the most practical ways to support your family when you’re not there to answer questions yourself. It’s something you ‘get to do’. 

Even If You Have a Trust, You Still Need a Will 

We help many clients create revocable living trusts, and for good reason – they offer privacy, flexibility, big $$$ savings and a way to avoid probate. 

But even with a trust in place, you still need what’s called a “pour-over Will.” 

This Will catches anything that might not have made it into your trust – just in case – and ensures it’s handled according to your overall plan. 

So yes, trusts and Wills are different. But they work together. One doesn’t replace the other. It’s something you ‘get to do’. 

It’s Not Just Legal Planning – It’s Love in Action 

A Will might feel like just another thing on your adulting checklist. But for your family, it’s more than a document. It’s proof you thought of them. It’s a plan they can follow. 

It’s one last way of saying, “I’ve got you.” 

It’s something you ‘get to do’. 

This August, Make It Official 

If you’ve been meaning to get your Will done but keep putting it off – National Make-a-Will Month is the perfect moment to take action. 

Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an old plan, we’re here to make it feel simple, personal, and fully you. 

Let’s protect the people who matter most. Schedule a Discovery Session today. Because a Will isn’t morbid. It’s love, on paper.  

It’s something you ‘get to do’.