Make the Impossible Possible With Your Will

What if all you had to do to ensure that the VFW can help service members and their families for years to come is to write a simple sentence? Sound impossible?

Securing the future of our veterans really is as simple as one sentence. By including a gift to the VFW in your will, you can assist those who protect our freedom without giving away any of your assets today.

A Simple Way to Change a Life

Including the VFW in your will is a popular gift to give because it is:

• Affordable. The actual giving of your gift occurs after your lifetime, so your current income is not affected.
• Flexible. Until your will goes into effect, you are free to alter your plans or change your mind.
• Versatile. You can give a specific item, a set amount of money or a percentage of your estate. You can also make your gift contingent upon certain events.

How a Gift in Your Will Works

Your estate planning attorney can help you structure a gift so your loved ones will be taken care of first after you are gone. He or she will include this sentence in a new will or living trust, or add it to existing documents through an amendment called a codicil. A popular option is to leave a percentage of what is left of your estate after other beneficiaries have received their share. This way, your gift remains proportionate to the size of your estate, no matter how it fluctuates.

If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your will to the VFW, please contact us at 816.968.1119 or plannedgiving@vfw.org. We are happy to show you how your gift can make a difference in the lives of America's veterans.