Five Reasons to Die without a Will
There must be powerful reasons to avoid having a will because so many people die without one. In case you happen to be one of the seven out of 10 who will depart without a will, here are five reasons to buttress your position.
- The court can do a better job deciding how to disburse your assets than you can.
- The court can choose a better personal representative to handle your estate during probate than you can.
- The court can choose a more caring guardian for your children than you can.
- The government will use your estate tax dollars more efficiently than your favorite charity would use a charitable bequest.
- Your grieving loved ones will be better off looking after your affairs without your will.
Powerful reasons? Hardly. Nonetheless, people unwittingly affirm these reasons year after year as they continue to put off the minor inconvenience of making a will.
The Endowment Trust urges you to take action now. Your family will appreciate it. The charities you support will appreciate it. And you will appreciate the peace of mind you get from fulfilling one of your most important stewardship responsibilities.
If you need an estate-planning attorney, the members of the Endowment Trust would be happy to help you with this. We will provide you with helpful printed material on making a will and, if you like, supply information on ways you can include charitable giving in your plans.
While you may still need to meet with your professional advisor for expert counsel, our information could save costs by helping you make the best use of your attorney's time.