Why Every Parent Needs a Will: Love Means Planning Ahead

By Lasting Legacy Services, LLC

As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children. We hold their hands crossing the street, check for monsters under the bed, and stay up late worrying about their future. But one of the most loving and protective things we can do often goes overlooked: writing a will.

We know—it’s uncomfortable to think about the "what-ifs." But here’s the truth: not having a legal plan in place can leave your children vulnerable, both emotionally and financially, if something were to happen to you.

No One Wants to Think About It—But You Should

No one wants to imagine leaving their children behind. But life is unpredictable. Accidents happen. Illnesses strike unexpectedly. Creating a will isn't inviting tragedy—it's shielding your children from uncertainty and chaos if the unimaginable occurs.

What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?

If you and your spouse were to pass away without a will, the state—not your family—decides who raises your children and how your assets are distributed. That means:

• Your children may end up with someone you would not have chosen as a guardian.

• Their financial future may be tied up in legal processes or divided in ways you didn’t intend.

• Your loved ones could face confusion, conflict, or even court battles during an already devastating time.

A Will Is More Than a Document—It’s a Gift

A will allows you to:

• Name a trusted guardian who will love and raise your children the way you want.

• Designate how your money, life insurance, or savings should be used—whether for school, housing, or their future dreams.

• Provide peace of mind to your family and children, knowing your wishes are clear and legally protected.

Think of it not as preparing for death, but as one more way you’re showing your children how deeply you care—even if you’re not there to say it.

Your Kids Deserve the Protection of a Plan

You buy car seats, baby gates, and health insurance. But nothing protects your child more than knowing who will care for them, and how, if you're not able to.

We started Lasting Legacy Services, LLC because we’ve lived through what happens when families don’t plan. After a loved one passed away, their will was outdated and nearly impossible to find. It left their children in a whirlwind of stress and confusion during their grief. We vowed to help other families avoid that pain.

Let Us Help You Plan with Love

You don’t need to have all the answers—we can help guide you through. Our Last Will & Testament template and Pet Guardian Plan, Final Wishes, and other helpful tools are designed to make the process easier, not harder.

Give your children the most powerful gift you can: protection, security, and peace of mind.

Because love doesn’t end—it plans ahead.