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Who Decides What Happens to What You Leave Behind?

If you don’t decide, someone else will: the state, a court, or family in conflict. This two-page checklist helps your household put its house in order, one piece at a time.

Download the checklist (PDF)

Two pages, letter size. Print double-sided. Pastors, you’re welcome to print copies for your congregation.

The five pieces every household needs

The front of the checklist walks through each one, with boxes to check as you go.

1

Will & guardianship

Who receives what, who settles the estate, and who raises your children.

2

Beneficiary designations

Policies and retirement accounts pass by the form, not the will. Keep them current.

3

Life insurance

A simple worksheet to estimate how much protection your family would need.

4

Power of attorney & health care directive

Who decides for you if you’re alive but can’t decide for yourself.

5

Final-expense planning

Funds set aside, wishes written down, and no guessing at the funeral home.

Plus: the letter in the drawer

The back page is a fill-in guide so your family walks into a plan, not a search:

  • Accounts and policies, with who to contact
  • Where your will, deeds, and documents are kept
  • Who to call first
  • A 30-day commitment
  • Six ways pastors can lead this in their congregations

“Set your house in order, for you shall die.”

2 KINGS 20:1

Planning ahead isn’t fear. It’s faithful stewardship: providing for your household (1 Timothy 5:8) and leaving an inheritance (Proverbs 13:22).

Bring ALIGNED to your church

ALIGNED is our one-day biblical stewardship workshop: Foundation, Heart & Mindset, Practical Tools, and Community. Every attendee leaves with a participant guide and a written commitment. Education only, no product pitch.

Learn about ALIGNED

Ready to book? Contact us and choose “Book the Aligned Workshop for my church.”

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Educational only, not legal or financial advice. Marray Harris is not an attorney. Wills, guardianships, powers of attorney, and health care directives should be prepared with a licensed estate planning attorney in your state. Many communities offer legal-aid clinics for families with limited income.