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FreeWill in the news

Don’t let the government inherit your wealth: Estate planning is essential for those who are single or child-free

Even if you don't have any obvious beneficiaries, estate planning is incredibly important. It might even be MORE important for people who are single and don't have children.

Yes to Text Messages, No to Video: What Counts as a Will

Hear from our General Counsel Chuck Borek about what constitutes a will as digitization becomes more prevalent and accepted.

Single cat ladies may be saving the world, one estate plan at a time

Memes aside, single women with pets are the most likely group of any to give to meaningful causes.

The key to building generational wealth

Learn more about why not having an estate plan can hurt your chances of lifting up the next generation.

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.