19/08/2026
It's "Make a Will Month" (yes, there's a month for everything...just like apps). But this is serious...and if you don't get to it in August, make sure you get to it soon.
But is a Will enough?
Here's what Megan and Lindsay of Willow Legal Group have to say:
Many people believe that once they sign a Will, their family is fully protected. We wish that were true. Here are three things a Will alone cannot do:
1. It won't avoid probate.
Your family may still go through a lengthy, public court process before they can access what you've left them.
2. It won't help if you become incapacitated.
A Will only works after death. If you're in an accident or face a serious illness, it does nothing to say who manages your finances or makes your health care decisions.
3. It won't override your beneficiary forms.
Your retirement accounts and life insurance pass to whoever is named on the form, even if your Will says otherwise.
The good news? Filling these gaps is simpler than you think when you know which tools work together: trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and proper beneficiary designations.
We're covering all of it in our free webinar:
Estate Planning 101: How to Create Calm Instead of Chaos When the Unexpected Happens
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom
👉 Save your spot: https://learn.willowlegalgroup.com/ep-webinar
You'll leave knowing exactly what a complete plan looks like for your family, what you already have covered, and what still needs attention. And you can ask us your questions live during the webinar.
No cost, no sales pitch, no obligation.
Register here: https://learn.willowlegalgroup.com/ep-webinar or call (240) 813-8843
These thoughts can feel heavy, but they’re part of life. And while we can’t predict the future, we can create a plan to make things easier for the people we love most.
