Protect your final voice and create a will through Goshen Health Foundation’s free Giving Docs service

While people make small decisions every day to address their short-term needs, it is easy to put off the big decisions that will have a greater impact on the future. One important decision that is often neglected is the making of a will and testament. Fortunately, Goshen Health Foundation offers a free resource to help people create a will and testament that lends to ease of use and peace of mind.

“The number one reason people don’t do their will is that they just don’t get around to it. Number two is they don’t know how, and number three is they don’t want to spend the money on it or it’s just not the right time in their budget,” Vice President of Goshen Health Foundation Jim Caskey said. “What we’re doing here at the Foundation is a free service called Giving Docs.”

Giving Docs is only available via an invitation from a nonprofit organization like Goshen Health Foundation, as they pay for the service to make it free for users. While there are other platforms that offer free will creation services, many of those platforms sell your name to other advertisers to make a profit. Since Goshen Health Foundation pays for Giving Docs, your name and information are protected from information farming.

Deciding how to allocate assets may seem overwhelming, but Giving Docs asks leading questions along the way, making the creation process easier. Caskey encourages people of all ages to explore Giving Docs, make their will, and enjoy the relief that comes with knowing they are telling their money what to do and protecting the future of their loved ones.

“A will helps protect the people that you love. It actually makes sure that what you want to have happen with your assets happens. They go where you intend, whether they go to your children, grandchildren, friends, or favorite causes,” Caskey said. “How do you want your assets to impact the world when you no longer need them? Some possessions may have great monetary value, while others may not be worth very much but have great emotional value, like Grandma’s rolling pin.”

Without a will, sentimental items can be lost or assets may not be given to the intended recipients. While there are legal measures in place to allocate a person’s assets in the event they pass away without a final will and testament, personalizing a will allows a person’s assets to reflect their values.

“It’s your final voice. It’s not just a document that you’re making; it’s a reflection of what you care about and what your values are. It’s how you pass on what matters to you, even after you’re gone,” Caskey said. “Needless to say, I have a lot of great stories of people who did exactly that, and we’re still talking about them today, generations later, because of something they did that showed they cared for the community.”

Explore Giving Docs by visiting goshenhealth.com, clicking the “give” button at the top to reach Goshen Health Foundation, and pressing the “create a will” button on the homepage.