​ACS team members and supporters are eligible for this free service.​

August is National Make-A-Will month, and the American Cancer Society recently launched a new partnership with Giving Docs, which offers free will development, among other estate planning services. ACS team members and supporters can take advantage of this free service and quickly create (or update) a legally binding will, durable power of attorney and/or advance medical directive with zero cost or obligation. This resource is also unique in that it provides the option to leave a gift for the American Cancer Society, if inspired to do so.

“About 67% of Americans die in testate, meaning they do not have a will. We often hear the common perception that creating a will is expensive, time-consuming, or emotionally challenging for individuals,” said Bobby Collier, senior vice president, Planned Giving. “This partnership between ACS and Giving Docs will help to overcome these barriers and allow ACS supporters to advance the values most important in their lives by providing a gift through estate planning.” 

This opportunity is not limited to the month of August and anyone who is interested is encouraged to visit the Giving Docs website to get started. 

“My husband and I put off creating a will mainly due to the cost quoted by our financial planner, which was more than $3,000. When I found out about the new opportunity through Giving Docs I immediately signed up,” said Lisa Bishop, managing director, Region Philanthropy. "The Giving Docs software was so easy to understand and navigate as we were creating the documents. I would recommend this benefit to anyone who has been putting off planning for the future and ensuring that your assets, and your family, are taken care of!”

For more information about Planned Giving and estate planning, or to contact someone at ACS about these topics, visit cancer.org. 

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