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Life Insurance: What to Do When a Policyholder Passes Away
Get clear answers to what happens with life insurance when someone dies in Canada. From death benefits to payouts, learn how to navigate this complex topic now.
September 8, 2023
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is Willful’s Featured Charity in September
Willful has partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada as our featured charity for the month of September 2023. Learn more about how legacy impacts the lives of future generations of Canadians.
September 5, 2023
Divorce Financial Planning: A Comprehensive Guide
Divorce is a challenging time for everyone involved. Our divorce financial planning guide can help you prepare for divorce and plan for financial success.
August 21, 2023
Estate Planning Guide for Digital Nomads
Read our estate planning guide for digital nomads & remote workers to learn how to secure your assets and future while living and working abroad.
August 16, 2023
How Much is Barbie’s Estate Worth?
How much would Barbie’s estate be worth? We estimated Barbie’s net worth and outlined tips & tricks to help Barbie plan her estate and distribute her assets.
August 1, 2023
What Happens When A Canadian Dies Abroad?
Losing a loved one is especially difficult and complicated if they die while traveling abroad. Learn about the documents you need and the steps to take when a Canadian dies in another country.
July 10, 2023
The Most Important Roles For Estate Planning: Who To Choose?
Assigning roles and responsibilities in your estate plan is challenging. Here's what to consider when choosing your executors, power of attorney and more.
June 12, 2023
2SLGBTQIA+ Considerations For Estate Planning
Not all relationships and health care needs are treated the same by Canadian law. Here are some special estate planning considerations for 2SLGBTQIA+ couples and individuals.
June 12, 2023
Updating Your Will: A Simple Guide to Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones
Having an outdated will could be a costly mistake. Read about the importance of keeping an up-to-date will and what you need to do after it's updated.
May 24, 2023
Introducing Willful Membership: The Smarter, Easier Way to Keep Your Estate Plan Up-to-Date
Keeping your estate plan documents updated is just as important as creating them in the first place. That’s why we created Willful Membership.
May 1, 2023
3 Things Parents Should Think About When It Comes to Life Insurance
How much life insurance is enough? Here are 3 things parents should think about.
March 29, 2023
5 Smart Ways To Include Your Kids In Your Will
We’ve rounded up the top 5 things we think you should consider when including your kids in your will. (And how you can use our new testamentary trust feature to do so.)
March 13, 2023
4 Reasons Women Should Talk About Wills And Estate Planning
This International Women’s Month, we’re shining a spotlight on why women should make will-related convos a priority – even if they can feel overwhelming at times.
March 7, 2023
7 Things To Do For The Long Weekend 2023
To help you make the most of your long weekend, we asked the Willful team to share their best Family Day long weekend activity ideas.
February 7, 2023
5 Famous Celebrity Wills And What We Can Learn From Them
Most of us don’t have multi-million dollar estates like celebrities. But there are still important lessons we can take away when planning our own estates. We break down a few of the most famous celebrity wills and estates.
January 16, 2023
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