By including Warren Village in your will, you are transforming the lives of families for generations to come.

But did you know that two out of three Americans have no estate planning documents? 

Making a will is easy. Here are some steps to help you plan your estate!

Leave a Legacy That Breaks the Cycle of Poverty

August is National Make-A-Will Month. You may be hearing about estate planning more this month than usual, which makes it an especially good time to review your estate plans or get your wills and trusts in order.

If you’re not sure where to start, you might be interested in FreeWill.com, an online free tool to quickly make a will. FreeWill also offers legacy planning as part of their service, where you can indicate how you’d like to leave a charitable legacy to various nonprofits, including Warren Village. This is not at all a requirement to use their tool, however. A similar online platform is Giving Docs, which provides estate planning tools for a small fee.

Regardless of how it comes together, charitable giving is an important piece of any estate plan.

You too can leave a legacy by supporting your favorite charitable causes, including Warren Village.

When you include Warren Village in your will, you’re ensuring that single-parent families will continue to receive the support they need to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come. Your legacy gift will help provide safe housing, quality childcare, educational opportunities, and career training that transforms lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legacy Giving

Q: What is a legacy gift to a charity?

A: A post-life gift that you can structure in advance. Legacy gifts are often referred to as planned giving.

Q: What assets can be used to make a legacy gift?

A: Like the gifts to charity that you already make, cash, stock (especially highly-appreciated stock), real estate, life insurance and an IRA beneficiary designation (which is extremely tax effective) are all examples of assets that can be the subject of a legacy gift. A legacy gift can be expressed in your estate planning documents as a dollar amount, percentage of the whole, or a legacy gift of the assets themselves. You will want to choose assets carefully, potentially enlisting financial advisors for assistance.

Q: How can I include Warren Village in my estate plans?

A: The easiest way to include Warren Village in your will is through FreeWill.com. Simply visit the website, create your will using their free tool, and add Warren Village as a beneficiary. You can designate a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or particular assets. Our team is also available to work with you and your financial advisors to ensure your charitable giving aligns with your overall estate planning goals.

Q: What impact will my legacy gift have?

A: Your legacy gift to Warren Village will directly support our mission to break the cycle of poverty for single-parent families. Depending on the size of your gift, it could:

– Provide housing assistance for families transitioning out of homelessness
– Fund educational scholarships and career training programs
– Support quality childcare that allows parents to pursue their goals
– Help expand our services to reach more families in need

Q: Can I change my mind after including Warren Village in my will?

A: Yes! You can modify your will at any time during your lifetime to reflect your evolving charitable priorities. If you used FreeWill.com, you can easily update your beneficiaries online.

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Ready to Leave Your Legacy?

Get Started Today: Visit FreeWill.com to create your will for free and add Warren Village as a beneficiary. The process is simple, secure, and can be completed in just a few minutes.

Need Assistance? Our development team looks forward to working with you as you consider your legacy giving plans, whether in August or any time of year! Contact our Associate Director of Individual Giving, Nick Daugharty at 303-320-5068 to discuss how your legacy can make a lasting impact on single-parent families in our community.

Your Legacy. Their Future. Breaking the cycle of poverty, one family at a time.