August is Create-a-Will Month: a perfect time to take action and ensure your wishes are honored for the future. While a 2024 study found that 6 out of 10 Americans have a retirement account, only 32% have an estate plan.

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy; it's essential for everyone to protect assets, healthcare decisions, and guardianship for minors.

Don’t Delay: Act Now to Secure Your Family's Future

With only 32% of Americans having a will, it's more important than ever to take steps to safeguard your legacy.

Here’s how you can start:

1. Consult an Estate Planning Attorney or Explore DIY Software: Whether you prefer expert guidance or a do-it-yourself approach, now is the time to begin your estate planning journey.

2. Choose Your Gift Type: In addition to creating a will, consider making bequest designations in a trust or naming the Eugene Symphony as a beneficiary of your retirement or donor-advised fund.

3. Notify Us: If you’ve already included the Eugene Symphony in your estate plans, please let us know. We would love to thank you and welcome you as a member of the Encore Society. Your commitment today ensures that the Symphony’s performances continue to inspire future generations.

Why Join the Encore Society?

The Encore Society recognizes those who make financial plans—of any amount—to benefit Eugene Symphony in the future. By including the Symphony in your estate plans, you not only help secure the Symphony’s long-term stability but also enjoy lifelong access to VIP ticketing and special activities as a valued member.

As Raymond and Libby Englander shared,

“We have included the ESA in our estate plans because we hope that the experiences we have had listening to this orchestra can be available for future generations. It is not only our cultural legacy, but an art form that needs to remain living, for now and future composers and audiences.”

Join Us Today

If you’ve made provisions for the Eugene Symphony, please contact Gretchen Farrar at Gretchen.Farrar@eugenesymphony.org or 541-987-9487 ext. 1104 to join the Encore Society or to request more information. Your commitment will make a lasting impact and will be recognized as part of our efforts to secure the future of the Symphony.

Thank you for your enduring support of the Eugene Symphony Association. Your planned gift ensures that the beauty of orchestral music continues to resonate for years to come.