A will is the basic estate planning tool. It is the legal document that states how your estate (property and assets) is to be disposed of at your death, and specifies personal representatives - executors to handle your affairs.

•  A will is not just for wealthy people.

•  Regardless of estate size and value, a will is a loving gift of preparedness to those you love.

There is no law that says you have to make a will, but if you do not , state laws dictate what happens to your property at the time of your death. When you have no will, delays in the timely settlement and distribution of your property can cause added expense and inconvenience for your loved ones.

Other estate planning documents that might be needed include trust agreements, power of attorney (general or durable), medical power of attorney with living will and HIPPA authorization.

Book of Discipline instructs each United Methodist Church
to emphasize the need for adults of all ages
to have a will and an estate plan.

A commonly used method for making a planned gift is a personal will

•  Consider naming your church as a beneficiary in your will. The gift could be a set dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainders after other gifts are made.

•  Noting a bequest in your will does not have to be complicated. A simple notation in your will is all that is necessary to leave a lasting legacy… a timeless gift.

•  Good way to continue your support of FUMC-Van Alstyne beyond your lifetime.

•  If you already have a will, how long since you have updated it? Does it still express your wishes, reflect your Christian commitments? Have circumstances changed since you last updated your estate plan?

•  When you need a will, it's too late to have one drawn.

Need to talk about your will or estate plan? Email:
Rev. Glen Blackmon
Permanent Endowment Fund Committee