National statistics consistently reflect that seven out of 10 adults never take the time to prepare a Last Will and Testament and, therefore, die without exercising specific legal rights. Through inaction, they give up the right to make many important decisions that have the potential of saving family from pain and difficulty. Many people feel they have to be rich to need or worry about having a will. On the contrary, Christian stewardship principles found in the Bible teach us a lot about being good stewards with what God has entrusted to us. Consider the parable of the talents.
Attorneys cost too much.
The average cost for a simple will is typically far less than most think and is well worth the peace of mind it can bring. Think about it as purchasing inexpensive insurance that will protect and provide for loved ones. I do not like to think about death and dying. No one likes to think about death and dying, and it is not healthy to dwell on these things. Yet, it is also important that we not neglect our responsibilities just because we do not want to think about unpleasant things.