Renewal Through Planning: Why Estate Planning Is the Ultimate Act of Love

Let’s talk about Reggie.

Reggie always said, “I don’t have much, but what I do have—I want it to mean something.”
He was the peacemaker in his family. The one who calmed arguments, who showed up, who made people laugh in heavy moments.

When Reggie passed unexpectedly, something happened:
His family didn’t fall apart.
They didn’t fight.
They grieved. They cried. But they also knew exactly what he wanted—because he had planned everything.

He’d written his living will. He named his healthcare agent.
He put his power of attorney in place. He’d even left a personal letter with his estate plan.

His family called it “the Reggie file.”

It gave them direction.
It gave them comfort.
It gave them peace.

That’s what estate planning really is:
It’s not about fear.
It’s not about preparing for death.
It’s about preparing the people you love to live—without chaos.

In this season of Easter and renewal, we often focus on new beginnings.
But some of the most powerful new beginnings come when we clear away confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty.

Estate planning is the ultimate act of love because it says:
“I thought of you. I cared enough to make this easier for you.”

You don’t have to be rich to plan.
You just have to love someone enough to make the hard parts of life a little easier.