February 2009-When should you write a will?
When should you write a will? How old do you have to be to write a will? 18? 25? When you buy a house? Get married? Have a child? The technical answer is, "Everyone needs a will who is legally caring for themselves and review it every 5 years or whenever there is a significant change in their circumstances." So the answer for everyone is based on their individual situation.
Will and estate planning is part of faithful stewardship. It can also be a caring response to the needs of your family and friends as they will be the ones caring for your estate upon your death. If you would like to get started on the process but do not know where to start, or if you want to review your existing plans, talk to an MFC Consultant today.
"Thank you for your patience and understanding as you helped me through the process of writing my will. I needed to know everything, and now I have a better understanding and peace-of-mind since I wrote my will. The rebate was good, too!" Jasmine, age 19, from Ontario
5 Ways to Make Estate Planning Easier
1. Be smart: understand the need for an estate plan
2. Get the right people to follow through
3. Know your assets and liabilities
4. Know your distribution plans
5. Consult with MFC and get a rebate worth up to $200
MFC Will Rebate At
MFC, we feel strongly that our members should have their affairs in
order. To that end, we offer a financial rebate to our clients toward
their legal costs of making Will and Power of Attorney documents. An
MFC consultation is a free service; the trip to the lawyer is not. To
help offset the cost, MFC offers a rebate to those members who use our counseling services as part of making or updating a
will. Contact an MFC Consultant for more information on receiving a rebate or to make an appointment.
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New Consultant joins MFC staff, serving Manitoba and Saskatchewan out of the Winnipeg office.Click here for an introduction!
MFC stewardship materials Estate Planning Guide MFC staff, through extensive research and practical experience, have developed an Estate Planning Guide to be used as a guide and workbook for individuals and couples who want to make wills and powers of attorney or do more complex estate planning. Click here to continue ...
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