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by Laura C. Plumley There are a variety of reasons for putting off writing a will. Perhaps you’re too busy, you don’t want to spend the money required to meet with an attorney, or maybe you’re uncomfortable with the reason you need a will—because someday you won’t be here to make your decisions known. Whatever the reason, many people die every year without leaving clear instructions for the people and property they leave behind. Failing to plan ahead, or to provide for the people and programs we care about, is out of character for most women, who are nurturers and caregivers for their family and friends. We leave detailed lists for babysitters, arrange for a housesitter when we know we’ll be gone for an extended period of time and follow through on every commitment we make to a church committee or mission project. So why don’t we take the same approach when planning for our future? The good news is that there really isn’t any reason to procrastinate. It is easy to make sure that your family is provided for, your children are left with responsible caregivers and the programs and mission projects you care about will continue to receive your support long after you’re gone.
Who needs a will? What questions should you ask before writing a will? Who will help you create and ultimately carry out your will? Find out in the September/October 2005 issue of Horizons. Call 800/524-2612 |
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