This February, Make Planning an Act of Love
Greetings and Blessings!
February is a season of love. This month, you not only celebrate the feast day of St. Valentine, but you can also begin preparing your mind and heart for the sacred journey of Lent. This month invites you to deepen your faith and reflect on the boundless love God has for each of us. It calls you to share His love generously through your actions, your compassion, and your service to others.
Acts of love and charity not only uplift those around us, but they also bring deep joy and renewal to your own heart. One profound act of love is thoughtful estate planning. The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida invites you to reflect on God’s word and respond with intention by considering how your legacy can continue His work.
By creating your will or trust, you can:
· Provide for your loved ones and gain peace of mind
· Support your values and faith through the decisions you make
· Share your wealth through joyful giving; nourishing your spiritual family, and the ministries close to your heart
· Reflect on your faith and continue your impact for generations to come
“Your every act should be done with love.” -1 Corinthians 16:14
When we plan, we put God’s love into action. We are taking the gifts which He has given us, our family, our finances, and the ministries close to our heart, and safeguarding them for the next generation. Preparing your will or trust is more than a legal step, it’s an act of love and faithful stewardship.
Honor the blessings God has entrusted to you by planning with purpose, love, and devotion. If you need an estate planning attorney, The Catholic Foundation is blessed to have Catholic estate planning attorneys on our Planned Giving Advisory Council. They can assist you in creating a customized plan and many will provide a FREE one-hour consultation to help you get started!
We understand creating a will might be overwhelming or everyone might not have the same estate planning needs. You can create your legal will by using our free, easy-to-use tool, powered by FreeWill. To finalize your plans, you can print and notarize your documents, or for those with more intricate situations, pair your documents with a specialized attorney to review and customize.
Whether you’re creating or updating your estate plans, you will have the opportunity to consider a gift to your parish, school, or the Catholic ministries you love within the Diocese of Orlando, like The Catholic Foundation. When we give cheerfully and willingly, we not only help those in need but also enrich our own lives with joy and fulfillment. If you already included a parish, school or ministry, like The Catholic Foundation in your will, please take a moment to fill out this form. We would be honored to thank you for your generosity and welcome you into our legacy society, the Vivos Christi Society!
Please know, our Chartered Advisors in Philanthropy® team members are here to assist you with any questions you may have about estate planning and support you with your charitable goals. Please contact our office anytime at (407) 246-4889.
Thank you for your commitment to our Catholic faith. Together, we can share a legacy of love with future generations of Catholics and the communities they’ll serve!
Together in Christ,
Madelyn T. Weed
P.S. Did you know? Your will does not control the distribution of certain assets (called non-probate assets), such as an IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy. To ensure these assets go to the people and/or charities you care about most, be sure your beneficiary forms are up-to-date today.