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Why Haggling Over Pay Isn’t Allowed

Wall Street Journal contributor, Joann S. Lublin, highlights FreeWill's non-negotiation policy and the benefits the company has seen since implementing it in 2017.

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.

What is estate planning? Understanding how it can protect your loved ones and your most important assets

If the thought of making a plan for your money in the immediate term seems daunting, estate planning might be way down on your list of priorities. But experts say that procrastinating could cost you and your loved ones down the line.

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 thought leadership

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Your Personal Representative of Your Estate

Choosing the personal representative of your estate is important, and making the wrong decision can cause utter chaos.

This could be at time for housekeeping

Jenny Xia Spradling, co-chief executive officer at FreeWill discusses how evolutions in investing -- most notably cryptocurrencies -- are impacting estate planning.

4 Concepts You May Be Getting Wrong About Pour-Over Wills

FreeWill's Allison Lee explains what a "pour-over will" is and clarifies some common misconceptions surrounding them.

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.

FreeWill press releases

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.

FreeWill Accelerates Business Momentum to Begin 2024 as America's Most Popular Online Estate Planning Platform

FreeWill is pleased to share several key business milestones achieved through the first quarter of 2024 as the company accelerates its growth phase.

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 raises $30 million in Series B

FreeWill, a New York-based provider of philanthropy and estate planning tools, raised $30M in Series B funding.