John—

To be a student in the U.S. today means worrying about whether or not your class will be interrupted by lockdown drills, or if you can eat safely in the dining hall with your friends. And it’s not just students—our country is in the grip of a gun violence epidemic. We saw it all unfold just last week outside of Nashville where 3 students and 3 teachers were killed at The Covenant School.

Every American will know a victim of gun violence in their lifetime—this is not normal, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Our mission to end gun violence begins with keeping our entire community safe—today, tomorrow, and for years to come. That’s why we decided to partner with FreeWill, which provides a free estate planning tool that helps you make or update your will in just 20 minutes.

Around 67% of American adults do not have a will, but regardless of where you are in your life’s journey, it’s a critical document for protecting your loved ones, designating a guardian for your minor children and pets, and getting peace of mind.

Protect all I love

Estate planning has traditionally been an expensive and complicated process, but FreeWill is a team of 200+ lawyers, nonprofit professionals, engineers, designers, and others committed to making will-writing more accessible for all. More than 740,000 people across the country have used this resource to make their plans, so I invite you to join them today.

We’re so grateful for your ongoing support—this fight requires our time, energy and especially our voices. So consider using FreeWill to make an optional gift in your plans that costs nothing today, but builds a legacy for a future free from gun violence. It’s a simple way to echo your commitment to our cause for generations to come.

Please know that FreeWill is available for you to use regardless of whether or not you choose to include us in your will. You inspire me and bring me hope. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Gratefully,
Chris

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Chris Phillips
Vice President of Development
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence