Education / Good Grief Guide

Why Have a Will?

By Emily Kyle Founder & Guide Writer 1 min read

60 percent of U.S. adults living with children have not created a Will.

Most People Don’t Have One — And That’s a Problem

60% of U.S. adults don’t have a will.

About 2.5 million people die in the U.S. every year—each leaving behind, on average, five grieving loved ones.

That’s millions of families trying to navigate loss and legal chaos at the same time.

A Will Isn’t About Wealth — It’s About Care

Creating a will isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy or elderly. It’s for anyone who wants to spare their loved ones stress, confusion, and unnecessary legal drama during a tough time.

This is us giving you (gentle) grief about the necessity of creating a will—because it’s one of the most powerful, loving things you can do. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It just has to be intentional.

How to Get Started (It’s Easier Than You Think)

A few online options to get started:

And don’t forget—local estate attorneys often offer simple, affordable will packages too.

Let’s normalize being prepared, not just for ourselves—but for the people we love and who carry on after us.

Written by Emily Kyle

Founder & Guide Writer

Emily writes practical guides for families dealing with estate admin, probate, planning, and the paperwork that shows up after a death.