October 19-25 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a reminder that making a plan for the future is an important way to care for the people and causes that matter most to us.
An estate plan can help ensure your wishes are known, provide clarity for the people you love, and give you a chance to think about the legacy you want to leave behind. At Vivalon, we see every day how the generosity of one generation can make a difference for the next.
Valeria came to Vivalon looking for support with pain, balance, and staying steady on her feet. Through Vivalon’s health and falls prevention programs, she found greater strength and confidence, along with a community that has become an important part of her life. When reflecting on what Vivalon has meant to her, Valeria shared:
“I want all the blessings that they have given to me and others to be available for generations, because I have never seen anything like this. Vivalon is a blessing to me and to the world.”
Her words capture something at the heart of estate planning: the opportunity to think beyond today and help shape what will be possible tomorrow.
A Simple Way to Start Planning
Through Vivalon’s partnership with FreeWill, you can create or update your legally valid will online at no cost. The process takes about 20 minutes and can help you document your wishes and make plans for the people and causes you care about. As part of the process, you also have the option to include a gift to Vivalon in your will. There is no obligation to do so, and gifts of any size can make a meaningful difference.
Legacy gifts help ensure that future generations of older adults can continue to find the things Valeria found at Vivalon: opportunities to become stronger and steadier, nutritious meals, reliable rides, compassionate support, meaningful connections, and a community where they belong.
Create or Update Your Will for Free
Whether or not you choose to include Vivalon in your plans, National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a good opportunity to make sure you have a plan in place and that it continues to reflect what matters most to you. For those who do choose to make Vivalon part of their legacy, your generosity can help make Valeria’s wish a reality, ensuring these resources and this community are here for generations to come.
Take the Next Step: Free Estate & Financial Planning Workshop
Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Planning for your future doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Join Vivalon for a free, practical workshop exploring how financial and estate planning work together to protect your wishes, your loved ones, and your legacy.
Learn about wills and trusts, essential estate planning documents, financial planning fundamentals, capital gains considerations, and strategies for coordinating your plans with confidence.
