Estate planning by the numbers

Learn why having a will matters and how FreeWill can help. {NAME} – Did you know that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? At Charity Navigator, we believe in empowering donors like you to make informed decisions. That's why we're sharing some important numbers from [a recent study]( that highlight the significance of having an estate plan: - 64% of Americans say having a will is important — but 68% don't have one. - Estate planning is increasing among younger adults but declining for those 55 and older. - 40% of people without a will think they don't have enough assets to need one. Why does this matter? Just as you plan to support the causes you care about, it's equally important to make sure that your family, assets, and community are taken care of. This week reminds everyone, regardless of age or wealth, that they should have a set plan. In appreciation for your support, we’re sharing a free will-writing service through our partnership with [FreeWill](. Over one million people — including over 370 members of our Charity Navigator community — have already used this tool to create their estate plans in as little as 20 minutes. [Create my free will]( Every year, millions of Americans rely on Charity Navigator to guide their giving. By considering an optional planned gift to us in your estate plan, you can continue to maximize the depth and breadth of our cost-free tools and information for future generations to access — at no cost today. Take action this National Estate Planning Awareness Week — make a plan to protect what matters most to you. With sincere appreciation, Kyle P.S. If you've already created an estate plan and made an everlasting impact on the world of philanthropy with a gift to Charity Navigator, please [let us know](. We would love to welcome you to The Pat and Marion Dugan Legacy Society! Kyle Gardner Senior Vice President, Development Charity Navigator You are receiving this email because you opted in to be notified when we publish new ratings, about ways to stay informed with your philanthropy, and to receive other timely updates from Charity Navigator. Kindly mail check donations to: Charity Navigator P.O. Box 4009 Harlan, IA 51593 Want to support Charity Navigator via Donor-Advised Fund, stock or mutual funds, cryptocurrency, or more? [Click here to view all the ways to support our work.]( Too many emails? [Manage your preferences]( or [unsubscribe](. ©2024 Charity Navigator. All rights reserved. 299 Market Street, Suite 250, Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663, US [.]( [.](