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Estate Planning: Leave a Legacy of Support & Advocacy

Many people think they don’t have enough to give through an estate plan, but that’s a common misconception.

Is Family Law CASA in Your Estate Plan? Notify Us Today

Many people think they don’t have enough to give through an estate plan, but that’s a common misconception. Estate planning is about setting your wishes, no matter how much you own. Even a small gift can make a big difference when it goes to a cause you believe in. Starting early helps you create a lasting impact on the people and causes that matter to you, and it’s easy to update your plan if your life changes.

“The simplest way to give a gift is by mentioning the charity in your will or living trust. Beyond that, a trust can be set up for tax benefits, which helps both the charity and the donor.”
Mike Vila, Founder/Principal at Bellevue Asset Management & Family Law CASA Board Director

Estate planning helps protect loved ones and supports causes you care about. By including a simple gift to a nonprofit in your plan—like leaving a set amount, naming the organization to receive life insurance, or designating a portion of your savings—you can create a lasting impact on your community, helping future generations in meaningful ways.

By supporting nonprofits through your estate plan, you help organizations like Family Law CASA continue their work for future generations of children like Trenton.

“If [Family Law] CASA wasn’t here, then kids like Trenton… They wouldn’t have the opportunity to succeed. They wouldn’t have all the love and stability they needed. They would be falling through the cracks. And we can’t let the kids fall through the cracks. They didn’t ask to be here, so we shouldn’t let them get lost. And you guys make sure they don’t get lost.”
Trenton’s Mom, December 2023
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Imagine knowing that your commitment today will provide critical legal support for children who need a voice in court for years to come. By joining Safe Pathways, our program for giving through your estate plan, you create a legacy that ensures no child facing a complex custody case is left without help.

When you include Family Law CASA in your plans, you’re doing more than making a donation—you’re standing with future generations. Our website has details and sample language you can use to include Family Law CASA in your will or other estate documents.

Take the next step toward creating lasting change. Join Safe Pathways and help provide free legal advocacy services for children, so they have the safety and stability to grow and thrive. For guidance on estate planning, consult an estate attorney or financial advisor.

P.S. If you’ve already included Family Law CASA in your estate plan, thank you! We are grateful for your support of our child advocacy work. Please complete this notification form so we can recognize your gift. All information will be kept confidential.