Estate planning through charitable giving allows Christians to be good stewards of their resources and care for others, while avoiding taxes and expenses. Without a will or estate plan, the government decides how assets are distributed through probate. Estate planning allows people to leave instructions and choose where their assets go. Options include wills, trusts, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and qualified charitable distributions from IRAs after age 70. The best approach is choosing an estate plan rather than relying on the default "government plan."