ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP
SIGN UP TO MEET WITH A GEORGIA BAPTIST FOUNDATION ESTATE ATTORNEY IN DECEMBER
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9
We had a great a response to the Estate Planning Workshop with over 100 people committing to take the next step in being good stewards for their families. A Georgia Baptist Foundation attorney will be available to meet with anyone interested to start the process of developing their own personal estate plan. Meetings will be held at the church between December 5-7.
It’s not too late to sign up! Please complete the registration form to request a meeting and begin compiling your personal information on the Georgia Baptist Foundation worksheet. Please provide as much information on the worksheet as possible. The more information you share in advance will result in an easier and faster estate planning meeting.
Personal estate plans will include a will, power of attorney, and a Georgia healthcare directive. To consult with the attorney is free of charge. To complete the financial plan with official documents, including, a standard will, durable power of attorney and Georgia healthcare directive are $300 per individual and $350 per couple. Fees for a Revocable Living Trust start at $1000. Actual pricing will be determined by the complexity of each individual plan.
WHY DO YOU NEED A WILL/TRUST?
- Stewardship – Leave a Legacy
Establish a biblically focused estate plan
Many Christians leave their largest charitable gift to ministry through their estate. For many, estate taxes are optional (by directing retirement funds to charity). - House in Order
Avoid having to make burial plans for a loved one in the midst of emotional distress resulting from an untimely death. Having a will also identifies who will manage your estate. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow - Guardianship
Protect underage children from court appointed guardians. Prepare in advance for your children’s care and upbringing. - Identify Heirs
List who should receive your assets/property. Avoid or minimize family disputes by designating assets and family treasures. - Care for Pets
List who should take care of any pets you have. - Funeral Instructions
Leave instructions for your service and burial. - Save Time, Money, Stress
Prepare in advance for the inevitable. - Honor God
Include a personal testament and instructions on how your estate will advance the Kingdom of God.