August is Make-A-Will Month; a meaningful opportunity to plan for the future and consider the legacy you want to leave behind. While creating a will can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones, it can also be a powerful way to support the places, people, and values that matter most to you.

Why Create a Will?

You don’t have to be wealthy or have complicated assets to benefit from having a will. Yet many people put off creating one because they assume it will be expensive, difficult, or unnecessary.

Without a will, your assets may be distributed according to state law rather than according to your wishes. Creating a will allows you to make those decisions yourself and provides clarity for the people and organizations you care about.

A will can be especially important after major life changes, such as getting married, welcoming children, purchasing a home, moving to another state, or experiencing a significant change in your family or financial circumstances.

But you don't need to wait for a major life event. Make-A-Will Month is a simple reminder that there is no better time than the present to take one thoughtful step toward planning for the future.

Your Will Can Help Create a Biodiverse Future

Protecting biodiversity and supporting ecologically healthy farms starts with a vision for the future. Estate planning lets you extend that commitment through a gift to Wild Farm Alliance. This August, explore how you can help secure thriving, biodiverse farms for future generations to come.

A planned gift, large or small, can provide lasting support for the work you care about while becoming a meaningful part of your personal story.

Cultivate Your Legacy This August

You don't have to complete your entire estate plan in one day.
Work through these steps at your own pace.

• Create Your Legacy.
  Draft a will tailored to your needs: you can work with an attorney, go the do-it-yourself route, or use an online service.
  

• Take Stock of Your Assets.
  Organize information about bank accounts, real estate, retirement accounts, insurance policies, and possessions. Clear organization streamlines planning.
  

• Direct Your Impact.
  Update beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, insurance, and bank accounts, ensuring your estate supports both people and causes you care about.
  

• Leave a Legacy for Biodiverse Agriculture.
  Consider including Wild Farm Alliance or other nonprofits in your estate plans. Your gift provides lasting support for the work that matters most to you.
  

• Not Ready Yet for Estate Planning? Become a Wild Sustainer Today.
  Become a Wild Sustainer today with a monthly gift and provide a critical source of reliable income for future wild nature programming.
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Make-A-Will Month is about more than paperwork. It’s an invitation to think about what matters most; and to take an intentional step toward protecting it.

If you are interested in including Wild Farm Alliance in your will or have questions about making a planned gift, please reach out to Shelly at [email protected].

Wild Farm Alliance does not give legal or tax advice. Please consult with a professional advisor before making a charitable gift.