August is Make-A-Will Month, a timely reminder that creating a will is one of the most important steps people can take to protect their loved ones and ensure their values live on for future generations. Yet many people delay the process, often because they assume it’s too complicated or expensive. According to the Illinois State Bar Association, the average cost for an attorney to prepare a basic will in Illinois typically ranges from $300 to $1,500, depending on varying circumstances like location or legal fees.
To make this important planning step accessible to everyone, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) offers a free, secure online tool through its partner FreeWill. In minutes, individuals can create a legally valid will for free, providing peace of mind, protecting family and loved ones, and creating a legacy that helps others.
This Make-A-Will Month, consider taking that meaningful step. Through FreeWill, individuals can create a will at no cost and, if called, include a gift to LSSI. These decisions today can help sustain programs and services that transform lives for years to come.
The faithful supporters who founded and sustained LSSI 159 years ago could not have imagined all the lives their generosity would touch. A century from now, lives across Illinois can still be changed because of decisions made today.
Make this August the month to create a legacy. Get started here: Make-A-Will.
