Aug 12, 2025

6 Reasons to Make Your Will this August

August is National Make-A-Will Month. It's a perfect time to reflect on how creating a will is not just a legal task, but a profound act of love, responsibility, and legacy.  
 
Creating a will isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly—it’s for anyone who wants to make sure their values live on. 

6 Benefits of Making a Will:

1. You Stay in Control 

  • Decide who inherits your assets, from property to personal items. 
  • Choose who will manage your estate and carry out your wishes. 

2. Protect Your Children 

  • Name a guardian for your minor children so the court doesn’t decide. 
  • Ensure their future is guided by someone who shares your faith and values. 

3. Ease the Burden on Loved Ones 

  • Streamline the probate process, saving time, money, and stress. 
  • Prevent family disputes by clearly outlining your intentions. 

4. Provide for Pets and Digital Assets 

  • Designate caregivers for pets. 
  • Decide what happens to your online accounts and digital legacy. 

5. Minimize Taxes and Legal Costs 

  • Help reduce estate taxes and avoid unnecessary legal fees. 

6. Support Causes You Care About 

  • Include charitable gifts to nonprofits like LPGM, churches, or schools. 
  • Leave a legacy that reflects your faith and values. 

Dalit students praying

Students at Siloam Boarding Home in Tamil Nadu, India, pray during worship on campus.

If you care about helping people at the margins – especially women and girls – your will can be a powerful tool to change lives. By including LPGM in your will, you extend opportunity and hope far beyond your lifetime. 

Request your free, no-obligation brochure, inform us that LPGM is already in your will, or ask any questions by contacting: 

Bethany Krepela, Development Director, bethany@lutheranpartners.org or 612-806-0733. 
 
 
While visiting our partner in Guatemala, Bethany gets to know Q'Eqchi' Maya girls.
Scholarships through LPGM keep them in school while teaching them about agriculture, ecology, and life skills. 
 
LPGM is a registered 501(c) 3, EIN #41-1818525. Thank you for considering a gift to our ministry as part of your legacy!