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What Happens If You Don't Have a Will?

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Video: What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will? (Share this message with your donors.)

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TRANCRIPT

If you don’t have a will, the government already has one for you.

But their version doesn’t know your family.

Your values. Your wishes.

Your spouse might not inherit everything.

Your kids might not get what you intended.

Your home could sit in probate for months.

And your favorite charities? Left out entirely.

It’s a generic plan — for a deeply personal situation.

Take back control. Make a will — on your terms.

You’ll sleep better knowing it’s done.

“Live Well. Leave Well. Plan Your Estate for Those You Love.”

Total: 21 Videos

One video added every week.

We’ll provide a recommended sequence for maximum impact.

Emotional Triggers

Yes, some are scare tactics — but necessary wake-up calls.

    1. What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will
    2. If You Don’t Make a Will the Government Will
    3. What Happens to Your Kids if You Die Without a Will?
    4. The Mess You Leave Behind Without a Will
    5. Can Your Pet Inherit Your Money? Nope. Unless …
    6. No will? Expect a lawsuit
Legacy Planning and Family

Show how a will protects loved ones.

    1. Your Will Can Change the World
    2. Be the Ancestor Everyone Talks About
    3. Wills Aren’t Just For the Rich
    4. The One Line in Your Will That Can Change a Life
    5. How to Donate $0 Today and Become a Legend
Quick Tips and FAQs

Simple answers to common, confusing questions.

    1. What Makes a Will Valid in Your State?
    2. Top 3 Mistakes People Make in Their Wills
    3. What Is a Bequest? And Why You Should Care
    4. Do You Need a Lawyer to Make a Will?
    5. How to Add a Charity to Your Will in One Sentence
Psychology and Story Based Hooks

Stories that inspire action and legacy.

    1. He Died Tomorrow
    2. Why People Procrastinate on Wills (and How to Beat It)
    3. The $1 Million Gift She Never Knew She Could Leave
    4. Imagine This: You’re Gone. What Happens Next?
    5. Do You Want to Be Remembered, or Just… Gone?
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