Aug. 1, 2025
Free estate planning guide available
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — August is National Make-A-Will month, and the Arkansas PBS Foundation is offering Arkansans a free personal estate planning toolkit, designed to help individuals start organizing and thinking through their personal goals. Toolkits can be requested during August or any time of the year by visiting myarpbs.org/plannedgiving, emailing legacygifts@myarkansaspbs.org or calling 800-662-2386.
According to Caring.com’s 2025 Wills and Estate Planning study, the number of Americans with a will has declined steadily since 2022 (from 33% in 2022 down to 24% in 2025). In the event of sickness, accident or untimely death, a will or trust can help protect individuals and their family. Organizing financial assets and thinking through personal goals can also help avoid unnecessary expenses and financial hardship for loved ones.
Additionally, individuals can make a lasting difference for generations to come by designating the Arkansas PBS Foundation as a beneficiary in their will.
“Creating a will is one of the most meaningful ways to protect the people and causes you care about,” Arkansas PBS Foundation CEO Marge Betley said. “During National Make-A-Will Month, we’re proud to offer free, accessible tools that help Arkansans take this important step.
“Whether you're planning for your family’s future or leaving a legacy through a charitable gift, having a will ensures your wishes are honored and your values live on.”
Anyone interested may request a digital planning guide at myarpbs.org/plannedgiving. To receive this free booklet by mail, individuals may contact legacygifts@myarkansaspbs.org or call 800-662-2386.
About Arkansas PBS Foundation
The Arkansas PBS Foundation exists to raise resources and awareness to support Arkansas PBS’s mission as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans. The Foundation is a catalyst and partner for Arkansas PBS growth, transformation and sustainability. The Foundation provides Arkansans with opportunities to connect with Arkansas’s only statewide public media by becoming a financial donor, corporate or foundation partner, volunteer, or by other means of giving. The Arkansas PBS Foundation builds and strengthens relationships between Arkansas PBS, donors and audiences and is committed to being a transparent and accountable steward of private financial support.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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