Living Legacy Program

​1) It turns what you already have into a lasting ministry impact

• Your home and land can become part of your legacy—helping transform lives long after you’re gone.

• Instead of everything being divided, sold, or lost to confusion, your property can continue doing purposeful work for years to come.

• This is an opportunity to say: “My life mattered — and my legacy will keep serving.”

2) It protects your wishes with a clear plan

• Many families experience stress, disagreements, or delays after a loved one passes—especially with real estate.

• A Living Legacy Trust plan can reduce uncertainty by making your intentions clear:

  • Who has permission to use the property

  • What the property can be used for

  • What happens if it must be sold

  • How any proceeds should be used to serve the mission

• A defined plan helps prevent your property from being tied up or mismanaged later.

3) You can leave a legacy without “losing your voice” now

• For many donors, the goal is not to “give everything away today”—it’s to make sure the property is handled faithfully after death.

• A Living Legacy approach can be structured so that:

  • You maintain use and enjoyment during your lifetime (depending on the legal structure used)

  • Your wishes are written down in advance

  • You create peace of mind now, not confusion later

• This is about planning well, not rushing.

4) It may reduce burdens on your family

• Settling an estate can be expensive and emotionally heavy.

• A well-structured plan can help minimize:

  • Probate complications

  • Family conflict or uncertainty

  • Rushed decisions about selling a home

• Even when family is supportive, they often feel relief knowing: “We’re following their plan.”

5) Your property can continue serving people in practical ways

Second Heart Ministries exists to restore, support, and disciple—especially people affected by incarceration and hardship. Depending on location and feasibility, properties may be used for:

• Retreat and restoration space (quiet, safe, purpose-driven)

• Family connection opportunities and mentoring environments

• Small-group discipleship settings

• Ministry housing support (case-by-case)

• Outdoor education and life-skills programming

• Fundraising support through mission-aligned use

6) Stewardship: you can set boundaries that honor your values

• Donors often want assurance that the property will be respected and used appropriately.

• A Living Legacy plan can include written ministry intent and guardrails such as:

  • No use outside the ministry mission

  • Care standards (maintenance expectations)

  • Clear decision-making authority and accountability

  • What triggers a sale (and how proceeds are used)

7) Your story inspires others

• Legacy giving is deeply meaningful: it tells your family and your community what mattered most to you.

• It becomes a testimony: “I planned my life to keep helping others.”

• Your property can become a visible, ongoing reminder that faith and compassion are not temporary.

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