It’s National Estate Planning Week!

National Estate Planning Week: Planning Today. Giving Forever.

This week is National Estate Planning Week, a time to reflect on how thoughtful planning can protect your loved ones, honor your values, and strengthen your community for generations to come.

At the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi (CFNM), we believe estate planning isn’t only about transferring assets — it’s about passing on a legacy of care, purpose, and connection. No matter your age, stage, or circumstance, planning your estate ensures your intentions are clear and your impact endures.

For Professional Advisors

CFNM partners with attorneys, CPAs, and financial planners to help clients align charitable giving with overall financial and estate goals. Through tools like donor-advised funds, designated funds, and legacy endowments, we help create giving plans that:

  • Provide tax-efficient solutions

  • Support local causes that reflect clients’ values

  • Ensure gifts are administered with transparency and accountability

When advisors and CFNM collaborate, clients gain confidence knowing their charitable wishes will be honored — forever benefiting Northwest Mississippi.

For Donors and Community Members

Estate planning is an act of generosity toward both your family and your community. By including charitable giving in your estate plan, you can:

  • Create a fund that supports your favorite causes or local nonprofits

  • Establish a scholarship in your name or a loved one’s memory

  • Leave a legacy that strengthens the region where you live and work

Even a modest bequest can have a lasting impact when invested through CFNM’s endowment. Your story — and your values — continue through the good your gift does for others.

For Parents and Grandparents

Estate planning is also a chance to teach the next generation about giving back.
Families who establish funds together often find that philanthropy becomes a shared value — one that connects grandchildren, parents, and future generations through compassion and community service.
A family fund or scholarship can help your children and grandchildren learn the joy of generosity and the importance of caring for their neighbors.

For Nonprofits and Community Partners

Nonprofits across Northwest Mississippi benefit when supporters include them in estate plans.
CFNM works with local organizations to grow planned giving and endowment programs that sustain their missions for the long term.
We’re proud to serve as a trusted resource for donors and nonprofits alike — ensuring that charitable intent leads to lasting change.

💫 Your Legacy. Your Community. Your Foundation.

Estate planning is one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference that lasts.
Whether you’re a professional advisor helping clients, a parent guiding your family, or an individual thinking about your legacy — CFNM is here to help you give wisely, locally, and forever.

For a deeper look at how to create a thoughtful estate plan — and avoid accidental disinheritance — explore our Estate Planning Guide.
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👉 Estate Planning Guide Download – Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi