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It's National Make-A-Will Month

 Make A Difference With Your Will

Join us this August for Make-A-Will month and discover how your will can be a powerful tool in the fight against homelessness in Michigan. Together, we can create lasting change.

The Power of Your Will

Creating a will is more than just a legal formality; it’s a meaningful way to ensure your values live on. By including a legacy gift to MCAH, you can support our mission to empower communities and end homelessness. Your will can provide essential resources to those in need, helping to create a brighter future for countless individuals and families across Michigan.
Making a will is a vital step in securing your legacy. At MCAH, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to contribute to a cause they care about. By planning your estate, you can make a significant impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness, ensuring that your support continues to make a difference for years to come.

Myths & Facts About Wills

Myth: Wills only matter if I have a lot of money to pass on.
Fact: Wills matter for everyone.  You probably have personal items, pets or messages that you want your heirs to deal with upon your passing.  A will is the best way to clearly share your intentions.

Myth: My family knows what I want.  They will make sure my wishes are fulfilled.
Fact: Legally, your family members don’t get to make these decisions after your death.  If you don’t have a written will, these decisions will usually be made by a probate court – costing your estate money and stretching out the process of settling your estate.

Myth: Writing a will takes a lot of time, money and planning.
Fact: There are services available that will help you create your will in less than half an hour, for free.

Ready to create your will? 

Check out free will-creation services in the list below.

 Ready to create your will? 

Check out free will-creation services in the list below.

One of our favorite will-creation services is FreeWill. 

Check it out at  Write Your Legal Will Online, Free & Simple | FreeWill.
They charge nothing for the service and promise to help you complete your will in 20 minutes.

Other websites, which may charge a fee for creating your will, include:
LawDepot – Free Last Will and Testament Template | Printable Forms
LegalZoom – Compare estate plan packages
DocumentGenius –  Free Last Will and Testament Template | Document Genius

Wills By The Numbers

The percentage of US adults who have a will

The percentage of adults in the US who say they or someone they know experienced family conflict because a will was not put in place

The percentage of pet owners who designate a guardian for their pet in their will