Simply speaking a Will is a legal document expressing your wishes regarding how your assets are to be distributed upon your death. Not having a Will in place automatically appoints the state as “executor” over all your possessions and assets. Therefore all major decisions regarding how your assets are to be distributed will be made by the state. This can be particularly distressing for your loved ones who remain behind. Not only will the process become even more drawn out but further attract the maximum amount of tax being incurred in the administration of your estate. Ultimately the outcome may not only be a more costly one but also one that you are not necessarily in agreement with. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a wealthy person every individual should make a concerted effort to have a Will in place. By not having a Will – no gift or “bequest” can be made from your estate without a stated designation. Naming an organisation like FOCUS ON THE FAMILY AFRICA in your Will allows you to leave a lasting legacy that can help others beyond your lifetime.

Focus on the Family Africa is a non-profit organisation that exists to serve and strengthen families. We are supported by means of donor funding and seek to assist in rectifying the socioeconomic disparity by targeting the root issue: the family unit (or lack thereof). By providing the tools necessary to create strong, healthy and lasting marriages we are contributing towards increased social stability and economic wealth. We do this by assisting couples in their journey, whether they need counselling through a challenge, or just need some refreshing and guidance on how to strengthen their relationship. We also equip parents to make the right emotional and spiritual investments in their children, and support youth, many in low income communities who are mostly growing up without parents – if any family at all. We know that healing and fixing broken families is not an easy task and that the healing and hope necessary for breakthrough will only come through people experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, that is why the gospel is at the heart of our organisation and our mission.

As a result of circumstances changing, it is vitally important to review your Will at least annually by ensuring that it is still valid and in accordance with your wishes. Changes can be made easily and affordably through a legal document called a codicil.  A trusted attorney, trust company, accountant, financial advisor or institution will be able to assist you accordingly. It’s quite easy to add an organisation like FOCUS ON THE FAMILY AFRICA to your Will, or to make any adjustments to the details later should you change your mind.