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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

 

Don’t feel comfortable creating your will online?  Contact your attorney to create or update your will.

Already have a will?  Congratulations – you’re ahead of the game!  But take a few minutes to make sure your will reflects your current wishes.  You should check your will annually to look for needed updates.

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