August is National Make-A-Will Month, the perfect reminder to think ahead and ensure your wishes are honored. Creating a will is one of the most meaningful steps you can take for yourself and your loved ones. A will provides peace of mind, removes uncertainty, and ensures that you—not the courts, make the decisions about your estate. Yet, more than half of American adults don’t have one.
Free Tools to Help You Get Started
Making a will has never been easier. Here are a few free resources that can guide you through the process:
- FreeWill – Create a legal will in about 20 minutes with this easy-to-use online tool.
- Do Your Own Will – A step-by-step guide to drafting your will.
- AARP Estate Planning Resources – Articles and tools to help you plan with confidence.
Note: Delaware Wild Lands provides these resources for informational purposes only and does not endorse any particular service or provider.
A Legacy that Lasts Beyond a Lifetime
As you make these important plans, we invite you to consider including Delaware Wild Lands, Inc. in your will. Legacy gifts of any size make a lasting difference, helping us protect Delaware’s open spaces, wildlife, and natural resources for future generations.
If you’ve already included Delaware Wild Lands in your will, we’d love to hear from you so we can thank you for your generosity.
Adding Delaware Wild Lands to Your Will is Simple
If you already have a will, a small update is all it takes. You can share this sample language with your attorney:
“I give [a specific dollar amount, percentage of my estate, or description of property] to Delaware Wild Lands, Inc., a nonprofit organization organized under the laws of Delaware, with its principal office located at 315 Taylors Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734, Tax ID: 51-0101678 for its general charitable purposes.” (You may also want to include language that directs use of your contributions to a particular program or geographical location.)