3 Critical Components of a Completed Plan

June 22, 2022
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Making the Most of Your Estate Plan

Want a say in how your resources are transferred to the people and causes close to your heart?

 

Your completed estate plan ensures the legacy you envision is carried out for generations to come.

 

Here are three critical components every plan should include:

  1. Will or Trust: A will or trust specifies who will inherit your assets when you no longer need them. If you don’t create a will, the court will make these decisions for you. Having these documents in order offers you peace of mind, knowing your values will be honored and your wishes will be carried out.
  1. Beneficiary Designation Forms: An important part of the will planning process is designating your beneficiaries of retirement accounts, insurance policies and other financial accounts. This ensures your assets will be given to the people and causes close to your heart, in alignment with your will.
  1. Power of Attorney Documents: Power of attorney documents allow you to appoint trusted representatives to handle your financial and health decisions in the event you’re no longer able to make decisions on your own. These documents shield your loved ones from costs and conflict, reducing confusion or arguments over what’s in your best interest.

 

What else should your plan include? Request your free copy of “Roadmap to a Completed Will” by calling Paul Montgomery at 423-844-2000 or email [email protected].

Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

About Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA provides resources, networking opportunities, education and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students. Founded in 1931, CMDA provides programs and services supporting its mission to "change hearts in healthcare" with a current membership of over 13,000 healthcare professionals. CMDA promotes positions and addresses policies on healthcare issues; conducts overseas medical education and evangelism projects; coordinates a network of Christian healthcare professionals for fellowship and professional growth; sponsors student ministries in medical dental, PA, and other healthcare training schools; distributes educational and inspirational resources; hosts marriage and family conferences; provides developing world missionary healthcare professionals with continuing education resources; and conducts academic exchange programs overseas. By being the "hands of Jesus" to needy people, CMDA seeks to fulfill His Great Commandment (Matthew 22:39; 25:36) and His Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® is a 501(c)3 and is governed by a Board of Trustees and House of Delegates. Policies of CMDA are interpreted and applied by the Board of Trustees, which also establishes the guidelines for the executive director and his staff. An elected House of Delegates assists the board with recommendations on courses of action. The House of Delegates is composed of graduate, student, resident and missionary members who are elected for three-year terms by district and meets annually at the CMDA National Convention. Approximately 75 employees currently make up the staff of CMDA in the national office and U.S. field offices.

1 Comments

  1. Dwight L. Hastings, DDS on September 4, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Thank you for your interest. We are in process of updating our Trusts: Living and Healthcare.
    I would appreciate your Roadmap to a Completed Will.
    Best regards, Dwight

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