Honoring Our Veterans: Estate Planning Tips for Veterans and Their Families 🇺🇸
Today, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to my father, a three-tour Vietnam Veteran, and to all the courageous men and women who have served our country. I’m also thinking of my brother, a PROUD Veteran whom we tragically lost four years ago. Serving as his executor and personal representative was a profound experience. In that role, I turned to the Veteran’s Administration (VA) for support and discovered a wealth of benefits that can provide peace of mind for veterans and their families.
Realizing many veterans may be unfamiliar with the resources available to them and their loved ones, I’d like to share a quick overview of the benefits the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers eligible veterans and their families to help honor their legacy:
Burial in a VA National Cemetery: No-cost burial at one of the 155+ VA national cemeteries across the country. Spouses and dependent children of veterans may also be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery.
Headstone or Marker: At no charge for veterans buried in a private cemetery for both veterans and eligible family members.
Burial Allowance: To help cover funeral expenses such as transportation to the burial site, casket, and other funeral expenses.
Presidential Memorial Certificate: Recognizing the veteran’s service, a certificate signed by the President of the United States.
Flag for Burial: The VA provides a U.S. flag to drape over the coffin or to be presented to the next of kin as a symbol of respect and gratitude for service.
As we remember their sacrifices, please make sure the veteran in your life takes steps to secure their legacy. Planning today through an estate plan can bring peace of mind for tomorrow. Visit the VA’s website or contact On Point Estate Law at 619-273-3329 or here for more information.
