Willful vs. Epilogue:
Modern flexibility beats traditional defaults
Both produce a legally valid Canadian will. The differences are flexibility, and how the platform fits your family
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How Willful and Epilogue compare
Both platforms create legally-valid Canadian wills. Here are two of the biggest differences in how they approach estate planning.
Backup beneficiary distribution
Willful gives users more flexibility when assigning backup beneficiaries. You can specify exactly how much each person receives and customize distributions based on your wishes.
Epilogue uses a standardized distribution structure for backup beneficiaries. Each beneficiary gets an equal share no matter what.
Bilingual experience
Both Willful and Epilogue support Quebec wills; however, Epilogue’s documents are English-only. Willful’s platform is fully bilingual in Quebec, and lets you choose between French and English.
Willful was built for multiple kinds of families.
Tiered beneficiaries. Bilingual in Quebec. Lawyer-reviewed in every province.
Willful vs. Epilogue at a glance
A side-by-side comparison of Willful vs. Epilogue.
Pricing: Willful vs. Epilogue
Prices are compared across the board. Willful is the most affordable place to start.
While Willful's Premium x 2 plan for couples is priced slightly higher than Epilogue, that extra $20 gives you more control and flexibility. Willful’s platform allows you to decide when your children receive their inheritance, assign different amounts at each stage, and tailor decisions to each child’s needs. Epilogue limits your flexibility by only allowing you to select one age for a single payout.
Willful lets you specify the amount your backup beneficiaries receive, so your nieces, nephews, and other loved ones are covered exactly as you wish. Epilogue lets you appoint backup beneficiaries, but they must split the estate in equal shares. Finally, Willful’s option to use English or French gives Quebecois Canadians the flexibility to choose an experience that suits them.
Which one is right for you?
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What Is the Best Online Will in Canada?
For roughly 80–90% of Canadians, the best estate plan is the one you'll actually keep current. That means a platform flexible enough to fit your family today.
For Canadians looking for:
- Clear guidance
- Flexible updates
- Long-term value
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Both platforms create legally valid wills for Canadians. Willful’s documents are reviewed with estate lawyers and tailored province-by-province, while Epilogue’s platform was founded by estate lawyers Daniel Goldgut and Arin Klug.
For individuals, yes. Willful’s Legal Essentials plan starts at $129 compared to Epilogue’s $139 will-only plan. At the Will + Power of Attorney tier, both platforms cost $199. Epilogue’s couples plan is slightly less expensive.
Yes. Both Willful and Epilogue include unlimited updates for life.
Both platforms support Quebec wills. Willful additionally offers a bilingual English/French experience and a dedicated Quebec platform.
Willful offers more flexibility around inheritance timing and beneficiary distribution, making it a stronger fit for many parents with young children.