Your will and the

future of charity

We've seen some interesting statistics lately about wills and bequests in America. Did you know: 

-- 70% of the people in this country who are old enough to have a will do not have a will of any kind; 

-- 70% of those who do have wills say that their will is not up to date, or it does not dispose of their property the way they want it to;

-- 20% of all the people who die each year have no surviving spouse, children, or parents to leave their estate to.

Wills provide many ways for you to benefit your local council. But, of course, you can also benefit your church, schools, and other worthy organizations you support. You can leave specific amounts or property, or you can leave a percentage of your estate. You can create memorial gifts in honor of a friend or create a charitable trust to generate income to you and your family. The possibilities are almost limitless. 

A will gives you a lot of options as you decide how your estate will be distributed. But, if you have no will, you have no options. Call our office and ask for more information about giving to Scouting through your will. It's a chance to make a significant gift to Scouting and also protect your estate for your family, loved ones and other organizations.

Let us know how we can help.