

Most parents worry about saving money.
But money alone is not a plan.
Without the right plan:
• Someone else may make decisions
• Your wishes may not be followed
• Your child may face delays
• Family conflict may grow
• Assets may not transfer clearly
The problem is not lack of love.
The problem is lack of preparation.
56%
Americans have no estate plan
Source:
https://trustandwill.com/learn/estate-planning-report-2026
24%
Americans have a will
Source:
https://www.caring.com/resources/wills-survey/
13%
Americans have a living trust
Source:
https://www.caring.com/resources/wills-survey/
43%
Americans without a will say they simply have not gotten around to it
Source:
https://www.caring.com/resources/wills-survey/
Parents.com Article
Trust Funds Aren't Just For The Wealthy

For years, many families believed trusts were only for wealthy people.
That belief is changing.
More parents are learning that trusts can help:
• Protect children
• Avoid confusion
• Give clear instructions
• Protect family assets
• Support long term legacy planning
A recent Parents article explains that more middle class families are using trusts to help provide structure and stability for children.
If something happened tomorrow:
Who would care for your children?
Who would manage the money?
Who would make decisions?
Would your family know your wishes?
Would your child receive assets the way you intended?
Would your family avoid confusion?
Most families have never answered these questions.

Your family knows the plan.
Your children are protected.
Your wishes are written down.
Your wealth has direction.
Your legacy continues.
That is what family legacy planning is really about.
Not fear.
Protection.

Protect Children
A trust can help protect assets for minor children.
Avoid Probate
Many trusts can help families avoid lengthy probate processes.
Control Distribution
Parents decide how and when money is distributed.
Build Generational Wealth
Trusts can help transfer wealth to future generations.
Protect Family Privacy
Many trust arrangements provide more privacy than probate.
Create Clear Instructions
Your wishes are documented and organized.

Saving is important.
Investing is important.
Life insurance is important.
But legacy minded families go one step deeper.
They build wealth.
They protect wealth.
They pass wealth forward with clarity.

Will
Trust
Guardian Designation
Beneficiary Review
Power Of Attorney
Health Care Directive
Life Insurance Review
Family Legacy Plan

Families ask us:
“Where do I start?”
That is why NGA Financial recommends Trust & Will as an educational resource for families who want to create estate planning documents online.
Trust & Will can help families think through wills, trusts, guardianship planning, and protection for the people they love most.

The future will arrive whether a plan exists or not.
The question is simple.
Will your family be prepared?

“As a parent, I always worried I was falling behind. College, life, emergencies… it felt overwhelming. Luc explained everything in a way that finally made sense. I don’t feel stressed anymore. I feel prepared. Most importantly, I feel like I actually did something meaningful for my child’s future.”
Parent of a 4-year-old

“I wanted to leave more than money. I wanted to leave a plan. Luc helped me understand how to create something that grows with my grandchild over time. It feels good knowing this gift will still be working long after I’m gone.”
Grandmother of a newborn

“We had savings accounts and good intentions but no real strategy. The Million Dollar Baby Plan showed us how small steps today can turn into something much bigger later. Luc was patient, honest, and never pushed. That meant everything to us.”
Parents of a 5-year-old

“We had savings accounts and good intentions but no real strategy. The Million Dollar Baby Plan showed us how small steps today can turn into something much bigger later. Luc was patient, honest, and never pushed. That meant everything to us.”
Parents of a 8-year-old
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