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16/01/2026

Amazing to see FreeWill in Beth Pinsker's latest column for MarketWatch today!

Many people think wills are only for the wealthy, but as our co-CEO Jenny Xia Spradling explains, a huge part of it is about making things easier for your loved ones when they're grieving.

Without a will, even simple things like accessing an apartment or distributing personal items can take weeks of legal hassle for your family.

Estate planning doesn't have to be complicated, and it's for everyone. Read more:

It can seem like a lot of work to make decisions about what to leave to your heirs.

13/08/2025

🗓️ August is National Make-A-Will Month — and it’s the perfect moment to start (or deepen) conversations about planned giving with your supporters.

Many donors are looking for ways to leave a lasting impact and this month gives your organization a natural opportunity to raise awareness about bequests and other legacy gifts.

💬 Not sure how to bring up the topic? Watch our short video for some helpful tips!

09/06/2025

Did you know that people who include charities in their wills actually give 77% more during their lifetime too? Your legacy begins now and continues long into the future.

Big thanks to the Washington Post for shining a light on how easy it is to build a lasting legacy!

The recent column shows how you can create a will in as little as 20 minutes — and include the causes close to your heart using FreeWill. There’s no better way to do that than to build a charitable legacy as part of your estate plan.

Check out the piece to learn how to protect your family AND support your values:

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

23/04/2025

We’re excited to share our upcoming special webinar with Dr. Russell James, one of the leading voices in philanthropic research and fundraising strategy! Join us Thursday, May 1st at 12 p.m. ET for this brand-new webinar: “The Science and the Scripture of Effective Major Gifts Fundraising.”

This session will explore the powerful intersection of ancient scripture and contemporary philanthropy. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:17–19 and insights in his new book, "The Biblical Fundraiser," Dr. James will examine how spiritual guidance and behavioral science can work hand in hand to encourage generosity and meaningful giving.

Register now - this session is open to anyone interested in the evolving role of faith, generosity, and impact in today's world of giving, and is eligible for 1.0 CFRE credit.

Register:

Join our faith webinar led by Dr. Russell James to learn how to become a more inspired major gifts fundraiser for your ministry.

02/04/2025

🎉BIG NEWS! We're thrilled to be featured in the April cover story for The Chronicle of Philanthropy!

"The Great Wealth Transfer: Will It Be Great for Nonprofits?" dives into how an incredible $18 trillion will flow to charity over the next 24 years. The article highlights how FreeWill is helping nonprofits prepare by revolutionizing their planned giving strategies.

Did you know? We've reached "Peak 65" with 4.2 million Baby Boomers turning 65 this year alone! There's truly never been a more crucial time for nonprofits to invest in planned giving, and for Americans to be doing their estate planning.

We're especially proud to see our amazing nonprofit partners Susan G. Komen and SPCA International featured for their tremendous success.

At FreeWill, we're dedicated to ensuring this is just the beginning. Our mission is to position charities to maximize this historic wealth transfer through accessible, effective planned giving tools.

Check out the full story here: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/the-great-wealth-transfer-will-it-be-great-for-nonprofits

Past promises of a golden age of bequests didn’t pan out, but charities that are prepared are likely to reap the rewards this time. Plus, see the rest of our April issue, posted online today.

01/04/2025

📣 EXCITING NEWS! FreeWill has been named the BEST FREE WILL-MAKER by CNBC Select in its list of the best online will-makers for 2025!

We're honored to be recognized for our commitment to providing completely free estate planning tools that are accessible to everyone. We believe this is the only way to meaningfully move the needle in terms of getting more Americans’ estates covered. Our goal has always been to make legacy planning simple while helping people support the causes they care most about.

Thank you to our amazing community of users for trusting us with your important life decisions. This recognition helps drive us to keep improving our offerings for you!

Check out the full article here: https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-online-will-makers/

CNBC Select chooses the best online will-makers to help you designate beneficiaries for your assets and more.

17/01/2025

Nonprofit leaders, we know you're asking tough questions about the potential fundraising landscape ahead. 🤔

Our co-CEO, Patrick Schmitt, just published a thoughtful piece in that explores what could be coming. Will rage giving make a comeback? How might nonprofits navigate the next four years?

This isn't just another think piece - it can be a strategic roadmap for mission-driven organizations. 💪

👉 Grab the full article here: https://www.nonprofitpro.com/post/prepping-your-nonprofits-fundraising-strategy-for-trump-2-0/

Share your thoughts in the comments - we'd love to hear how your nonprofit is preparing!

With Trump returning to the White House, here's what fundraisers should keep in mind for his first 100 days, his full term and beyond.

14/01/2025

“If you have a spouse or kids [and] you don’t have an estate plan, the government’s going to distribute things maybe largely as you would expect... If you don’t, then the government is going to do some maybe esoteric things with your assets, which is looking for your next of kin and spreading out in ways that probably are not what your wishes are.” – FreeWill co-CEO Jenny Xia Spradling.

Creating your estate plan is really important, even if you’re single and don’t have children. Make your wishes known.

Thanks to Fortune for covering this important issue!

“If you don’t, then the government is going to do some maybe esoteric things with your assets.”

07/01/2025

Do you have an estate plan in place to protect all you love? Check out our 10 reasons to have an updated will or trust:

FreeWill lets you make your last will and testament quick, easy, and completely free. It is a simple online legal will maker that helps you compile will forms to print and sign, or to take as a basic will template to an estate planning lawyer. FreeWill is built alongside will making experts.

02/01/2025

Happy New Year! The top of the year is a great time to create or update your estate plan. Having an up-to-date estate plan is an act of care for your loved ones and your legacy. Start 2025 strong and create your plan for free: https://www.freewill.com/

17/12/2024

Proud moment! 🎉 Our General Counsel, Chuck Borek, was just quoted in The Wall Street Journal, sharing insights about the move to more digital tools to create and execute estate plans. As states work to modernize their laws to balance access and security, it's exciting to see FreeWill at the forefront of this conversation. Check out the article if you're curious about creating your own estate plan – it's full of helpful info! 💫

Why the written word is still the final word in estate planning.

15/08/2024

An entertaining, yet highly informative story! Wondering who the most generous people tend to be in their wills? We’ve noticed some clear trends since our inception in 2017 and we’re excited to see them written about!

There’s no default estate option for charity, so if you want to leave a legacy, you have to be intentional about it.