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Just getting started in lifeMaybe you’ve just moved out on your own and all you have is a TV and a bed from your parents. Even at this early stage an estate can be complicated and time-consuming. A Will can ensure that your passing does not create an unnecessary burden on your already grieving family. Should you get married, you will want to make certain that your spouse is taken care of in the event of your death. While the law typically gives everything to your spouse if you don’t have a Will, your estate will be simpler and less of a burden for your spouse if you have a Will.
Diaper changes and sleepless nightsIf you’re a parent you know that sleepless nights don’t ever go away. Whether you’re up at night changing diapers or wondering when they’ll get home, parents never stop worrying about their children. A Will can ensure that you have several less things to worry about. A Will can state whom any minor children are to live with. It can also keep control of any inheritance le� to the children long a�er you are gone, ensuring that the money is spent for your children’s bene�t. A Will can also ensure that property such as the family farm or business is kept in the family and not sold with the rest of your estate.
Empty-nesters and retirees�e importance of having a Will only gets more apparent during this wonderful time of life. Joys like grandchildren and �nally getting the opportunity to slow down and enjoy life are all bene�ts of God’s blessing of long life. A Will can ensure that your �nancial planning continues to help support your family should you pass away. It can also help you save for your grandchildren’s education, giving them a head-start in life.
A common question regarding Wills is “Why do I need a Will?” A�er all, a Will deals with your life a�er it is over. Why should you care what happens then?
One reason you need a Will is because it can have a signi�cant impact on those you care about most. �ey are the ones le� to sort through, organize, and dispose of your possessions and �nancial a�airs. A Will can make this potentially painstaking and di�cult job substantially easier and less stressful.
Additionally, there are areas of many people’s lives that they want dealt with in a very particular manner: anything from guardians for minor children to who gets what in terms of money and property. Whether you are just starting out in life or enjoying retirement, there are a number of very good reasons why making a Will is a smart choice.
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S ince 1917 Mennonite Trust Ltd. has been in the business of providing estate and financial services from a Christian perspective. Formed as a joint partnership between Mennonite Church Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches, Mennonite Trust Ltd. is a business with a genuine Christian perspective.
We have been assisting families with Will & Estate planning for generations. We would be honoured to be able to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future.
Mennonite Trust Ltd. also provides other services in addition to Wills and estates, including: Investments Loans & Mortgages Income Tax Financial Planning Account Management
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�e short answer is “yes”, but the next question should be “Can someone else do it better?”
�e law allows people to make a Will themselves, without the help or knowledge of anyone else. However, the law judges these “homemade” Wills just as strictly as professionally prepared Wills, and most people do not have the time or interest to learn the details of Wills and the laws surrounding them. Without taking the time to do it properly, it is likely that someone preparing their own Will will cause unnecessary hardship to their family and possibly have their Will fail to do what they wanted.
Everyone should get their Will done professionally: a professional knows the details and procedures and can get the job done better, faster, and with less stress.
Call Mennonite Trust today and let us help you dra� a Will that is customized to meet your needs.
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