Free Will

As Catholics, we are called to plan ahead and share the blessings of our lives with our loved ones and future generations.  There are many ways to be a steward of your blessings and God’s love, and one is estate planning. Estate planning helps you to feel prepared for your own future, and passes the legacy of our Catholic faith onto the next generation.
St. Bernard is excited to share a free, online will-writing tool with our community, courtesy of the Diocese of Joliet and FreeWill.

• ¨ Estate planning is the best way to pass on your values and your valuables. Protecting your faith and your assets at the same time.
• ¨ Planning a gift in your will for St. Bernard and your other favorite charitable organizations costs nothing today, and turns your faith into action for generations to come!
• ¨ FreeWill’s online tool takes less than 20 minutes to complete, and is valid in all 50 states. It’s also totally free to use, no strings attached.
• ¨ FreeWill can be used with more complicated estates by creating a list of documented wishes that can be brought to an attorney, saving you time and money at the lawyer’s office.
• ¨ FreeWill also provides free tools to create an Advance Healthcare Directive and Durable Financial Power of Attorney, two important documents in estate planning.
• ¨ Visit FreeWill.com/DioceseofJoliet to get started today!