FreeWill Press Room

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FreeWill in the news

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.

Meet The FreeWill Founders

Tony Martignetti of Nonprofit Radio interviews FreeWill's co-founders, Jenny Xia Spradling and Patrick Schmitt. Listen to learn more about FreeWill's founding beliefs, the value and simplicity of wills as planned gifts, the enormous wealth transfer underway, pay equity, women and moms in tech, and more.

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.

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.

FreeWill thought leadership

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.

Pot Trusts: Why They’re the Fairest (Trust Structure) of Them All

When it comes to estate planning, being fair and being equal are not necessarily the same thing. Learn more about how to bridge the gap.

‘Having It All’ In 2022: How Founder-Moms Can Strike A Balance

FreeWill Co-CEO, Jenny Xia Spradling, shares her thoughts on how working moms can strike a healthy balance.

How Amy Schumer’s Openness on Trichotillomania Made Me Inject Purpose into My Estate Plan

FreeWill's Allison Lee shares three practical ways you can support the causes you care about through your estate plan.

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.