From the Legacy Giving Resource Center

Empower Your Donors to Leave a Legacy — Free, Simple, and Secure

Built for nonprofits. Trusted by donors. Always free.

Give supporters a safe, straightforward way to create a legally valid will — and include your nonprofit.

Why This Matters

Most donors want to leave a legacy. We make it simple—and free:

  • Inspire legacy gifts without legal complexity
  • Offer donors a safe, simple, and impactful way to give (with or without a lawyer)
  • Add value to your planned giving program

What’s Included Free and Ready to Use

  • Online Will Maker. Create a valid will in minutes

  • Estate Planning Guide. Covers wills, trusts, and more

  • Estate Planning Checklist. 20 key documents every family needs

  • Make-a-Will Videos. 21 short, friendly donor videos

Get You Free Legacy Promotion Kit

Everything is free to use—no signup, no fees. Share these tools with your donors or link to our LegacyPlanner™ page for the full planning experience.

* Sample Video | How to Get the Videos

How It Works

Five simple steps:

  1. Share your will planner link. Post it on your website, email it to supporters, and add it to newsletters. Here’s the link to use.
  2. Download and Share the Estate Planning Guide. A donor-friendly resource covering wills, trusts, and more. [direct download].
  3. Download Copy to Send to Your Donors for National Estate Planning Awareness Week – Ready-to-use text you can email or mail to supporters. [direct download]
  4. Share the checklist – 27 essential documents every family needs [direct download].
  5. Link to and Share the Make-a-Will videos – Link to all or just the ones you choose, and share them year-round through your website, email campaigns, and social media (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).

    Link to videos.

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