Bill > HJR23

This resolution designates August, starting in 2026 and continuing each year thereafter, as "Make-A-Will Month" in Virginia. The resolution emphasizes that a will is a crucial legal document outlining how a person's assets and property should be distributed after their death, and that all Virginians, regardless of their financial situation, should create one to ensure their wishes are known, their children are cared for, and to plan for digital assets and charitable donations. It notes that many people fail to create wills, leaving difficult decisions to the government and causing stress for grieving families, and highlights the availability of resources from organizations like the American Red Cross to help with this process. The designation aims to encourage state and local agencies to provide information and resources about wills, prompting individuals to create or update their own.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ23