"I've pledged and tithed my entire life to my church, but I've never felt like I could give as much as I wanted to. By leaving a gift to the church in my will, I can give them what I wasn't able to during my lifetime. And that's really important to me."
If you do not have a will, California will dictate how your possessions will be divided without regard to your wishes. A good estate plan should include guardianship for dependent children; a power of attorney for your finances should you become incapacitated; and a healthcare proxy with the responsibility of making medical decisions on your behalf, if necessary.
What's the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
- A will serves as an instruction manual to your survivors about how you want your property distributed. It’s a revocable document that only takes effect after your death.
- A revocable trust (also called a living trust) is a legal mechanism that holds assets during your lifetime, then transfers ownership upon your death. Unlike a will, assets that pass through a trust will not be subject to the probate process.
Leave a Legacy. Making a gift to your church tells the story of your hope in Christ. To leave a legacy, you should create/amend your will or trust and leave a gift, which can include nontraditional gifts, to the ministry of Idyllwild Community Church.
Estate Planner. Before preparing a will or trust, you should organize your financial information. Use an Estate Planning Workbook to help organize everything.
Tell Us Your Plans. Please notify us so we can thank you and make sure we understand your plans. If you don't know a lawyer to help, you might ask a friend for a referral or contact the following local attorneys:
Kevin Brown, Esq.
41555 E. Florida Ave. #H
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-4492
krblaw@gate.net
www.kevinrbrownattorney.com
William Whitman, Esq.
55500 S Circle Drive
Idyllwild CA 92549
(951) 659-5163
idyllwildjd@gmail.com
