Barnabas Foundation Blog

When should I consider updating my will?

Q: When should I consider updating my will? A: People commonly update their wills related to important life occasions, like having a child or losing a loved one. But there are other subtle transitions that have implications for your estate plans.

Conflict of Wills

Planning for the future is easy for married couples who never disagree. For the other 99 percent of couples who sometimes view things differently (and the other 1% keeping their squabbles secret…wink, wink), there’s potential room for conflict.

Beyond Imagination

David Vander Ploeg was among a small group of attorneys and businessmen whose expertise and vision launched Barnabas Foundation in April 1976. He served as the Foundation’s second executive director from 1993 to 2000, and he remained a passionate advocate for the organization well beyond his official “retirement” from that position.

When the Game is Over

“When the game is over,” she said, packing up all his land, houses and hotels, “it all goes back in the box.” Likewise, Jesus taught His disciples that everything we possess in this lifetime is temporary.

Generations of Generosity

Generosity had always been part of Laura’s childhood. For Rich, it was a brand-new paradigm. “It was not something I really thought about before marriage,” Rich remembers. “When we got married, Laura and I began the conversation about regular and intentional giving.”

New Increased Rates = Higher Income Payments!

Gifts that pay income — such as charitable gift annuities — are a smart and powerful giving option for generous Christians who would love to give more but are concerned about having enough income for life.

Collaborative Generosity

Jim’s professional journey started with serving as a trainee computer operator for the reserves during the Vietnam War, followed by 25 years of installing computers. He credits the Lord for placing him on that path as a way to help others.