FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FreeWill’s no-charge product is supported by nonprofit organizations. Many of our will-makers choose to leave a portion of their estate to charity, and we hope you’ll consider doing the same. FreeWill never sells your personal data to third-parties. For more details on our commitment to data security, please read our privacy and security policies.

A will is important for everyone and can be useful regardless of estate size. It’s a way to support the people and causes important to you. Having a will ensures that your wishes are known, saving your loved ones the stress and cost of intestate probate proceedings.

Yes! We have advance healthcare directives (also known as healthcare proxies or living wills), and durable financial powers of attorney as well. All are free to create.

Yes! Your circumstances and wishes may change after you’ve completed your will. If that happens, you can make a new will to replace your old one. All you have to do is sign the new will with witnesses and remember to destroy the previous one.

FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE

WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE?

Your impact may begin in life, but can continue to further benefit your local community through a gift in your will. The Southeast Iowan community you love and cherish can continue to flourish, thanks to your contributions in life. FreeWill has been trusted by United Way for a decade, and continues to be a pillar for both older individuals and younger. But don’t take our word for it:

Thinking about your will? You can now make or update it for free, and you can leave a lasting gift to United Way at the same time! We’ve teamed up with FreeWill to offer you an easy way to create your will at no cost. 

Use this free tool to start writing your will today. Including United Way in your plans helps support education and financial stability, as well as health and basic needs for years to come. Regardless of your estate size, a will is important for everyone.

Whether or not you decide to include a gift to United Way, the tool is yours to use, free of charge. 

GET STARTED TODAY

  1. Visit FreeWill.com/UnitedWay to start writing your will, or update your current will by creating a new one.
  2. Leave a lasting legacy by choosing to leave a gift to United Way of Southeast Iowa or another charitable organization by using the drop-down menu.
  3. Sign your will with two witnesses.
  4. If preferred, utilize FreeWill’s tool to document your wishes and find an attorney near you.

ALREADY HAVE A WILL? MAKE A QCD.

If you are at least 70.5 years old and have a Traditional IRA, then you’re eligible to make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA, also known as a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD). The year you turn 70.5, Traditional IRA holders must withdraw a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

You can satisfy your RMD requirements with a tax-free QCD to the United Way of Southeast Iowa.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact United Way of Southeast Iowa at office@unitedwayseia.org or (319)752-7831.