We’ve all heard people say they don’t need a will because they don’t have much money, they are too young, or they know their family will receive the right amount. Others put off writing a will because they think the process is complicated and expensive or they are just too busy.

A will is a means of planning for the protection of your family and the distribution of your assets according to your wishes. In addition, through your will you can express the important values of your life by distributing your assets in ways that provide ongoing support to those people and ministries most important to you.

A will is your direction, in writing, that controls the disposition of your accumulated assets, which include such things as your home, personal belongings, and investment. In addition to giving directions for the distribution of these assets, your will allows you to:
• name guardians for your minor children
• choose an executor
• create trusts for the ongoing support of your spouse, children or other people and organizations important to you. • avoid misunderstandings among your heirs regarding your wishes.

Through your will you can also provide lasting witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and ministries of the church that have been important to you during your life. As a life-long stewardship vehicle, your will can be used to support the Foundation any ministry of First Lutheran Church.

As a Christian you are the caretaker of unique gifts - your time, your talent, your loved ones and the financial resources given to you by God. You can exercise long-term stewardship of these gifts through the creation of a will.