Being Prepared is an Act of Caring

Take a moment and think of those people who matter most to you.

It may be your spouse, your child, your grandchild or loved ones. Chances are, you’ve spent years building a life with them, supporting them and preparing for the future.

Most of life’s important decisions aren’t made in a moment of crisis. We buy insurance before we need it. We save for retirement before we stop working. We schedule regular checkups to help protect our health.

Planning for the future is no different. Yet many Americans still put it off.

In fact, more than half of U.S. adults do not have any plan in place, and nearly two-thirds do not have a trust or a will.

Another fact: Every state has its own laws governing wills, trusts and probate. Without a valid will, state law determines who inherits your probate assets.

The good news! Planning can help. It can make a meaningful difference for the people you care about most. By having proper plans in place, you:

• Reduce uncertainty
• Avoid unnecessary complications
• Provide peace of mind
• Help ensure your wishes are clearly understood

A thoughtful plan is one of the most meaningful gifts you can provide yourself and your loved ones.

Helping More People Live Beyond Cancer

For more than 100 years, City of Hope has combined leading-edge research with compassionate, personalized care. Today, that commitment extends beyond treatment, helping patients navigate life during and after cancer.

As advances in research help more people survive cancer than ever before, City of Hope is setting the standard for lifelong survivorship care. From diagnosis through recovery and beyond, patients receive support designed to help them live healthier, fuller lives.

Planning is a Gift of Legacy to Your Loved Ones

In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 19-25, we invite you to request your complimentary copy of Plan for Peace of Mind. This helpful guide offers practical information to help you create or update your estate plan and provide for the people and causes that matter most.

A gift through your will, trust or estate plan costs you nothing today but can mean so much to patients and their loved ones facing cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Simply complete the form below to request your complimentary guide.