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While creating a will might not be the most exciting task, it’s certainly important. Even if you’re single with few assets, a will ensures your family can manage things in case of an emergency. "Willing" won’t make the process fun, but it does eliminate much of the hassle.
The app guides you through a series of questions and then automatically creates your will. You can create both a legal will, outlining the distribution of your assets after your passing, and a living will, providing instructions for your medical care in an emergency. It simplifies the entire process.
You’ll be asked about who should receive your assets, your burial preferences, and any final wishes you have. Once completed, Willing generates a document that requires signatures from two witnesses and yourself. There’s no need for notarization—just print it and store it. It’s also a good idea to inform loved ones where they can find your will.
As stated by the legal site Nolo, this is all that’s required to create a valid will, making Willing’s document legally-binding, as confirmed by the site. However, it’s important to remember that Willing is not a source of legal advice, and they aren’t lawyers. According to the site’s Terms:
Willing is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Our services are not intended to replace the counsel of an attorney. If you require legal guidance for a specific issue, or if your matter is too complex for our tools, we recommend consulting a licensed attorney in your area.
Naturally, you will need to input personal information on the site, but their privacy policy assures users that they do not sell or share your data with third parties. They also outline their security procedures:
...your sensitive personal data is transmitted through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, and accessing your account requires a username and password. It is essential to keep your password confidential, and you should always log out and close your browser after your session. Although no service is completely foolproof, our platform is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon holds ISO 27001 and SAS70 Type II certifications for its AWS infrastructure and has extensive experience in securing and managing large-scale data centers. More information about AWS security can be found at.
You can view the full privacy policy here and explore the tool via the link below.
