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FreeWill in the news

How to write your will in minutes but leave a forever legacy

Online tools can help you draft a will in less than an hour and make charitable donations that live on.

Making Something From Nothing

FreeWill Co-CEO, Jenny Xia Spradling, shares her take on how to go from idea to launch.

Why People of Color Are Less Likely to Have a Will

CR survey results find that fewer nonwhite people have a will compared with white people. Here’s why it’s worth it to have one.

The Best Online Will Making Programs

FreeWill earns a spot on this US News & World Report ranking, which looks at the best sites for creating an affordable will online.

FreeWill thought leadership

I Wish I May, I Wish I Might: Estate Planning’s Gentle Nudge

Contrary to what you might expect, using precatory language such as ‘I wish’ or ‘I hope’ can play an important part in three estate planning objectives.

Next-gen heirs will stick with the family advisor if these conditions are met

FreeWill's Jenny Xia Spradling discusses how millennial and Gen X heirs plan to work with a financial advisor to help manage the inheritance they receive as part of the Great Wealth Transfer.

Why we need to eliminate salary negotiations altogether

The cofounder of FreeWill insists we really need to talk about solving the underlying problem that negotiation poses and eliminate it altogether.

RMDs: Maximize Your Gift-Giving and Avoid a Tax Trap

Don't wait for the holiday - qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) early in the year may be the smartest way for retirees to give to charity.

FreeWill press releases

New FreeWill survey data

FreeWill survey data looks at Americans' views of estate planning and how it fits into overall financial planning, giving intentions.

FreeWill Launches Estately

FreeWill announces the launch of Estately, the first platform enabling financial advisors to offer digital and attorney-drafted estate planning.

DAFs Take Front and Center for Nonprofit Fundraising in 2023

After conducting a survey of nonprofit fundraising professionals, FreeWill found that virtually all respondents view DAFs as a force multiplier for their fundraising strategies in 2023.

FreeWill acquires Grant Assistant

FreeWill announces that it has acquired Grant Assistant, a state-of-the-art, AI-based platform designed to revolutionize the grant proposal process.