Show Notes
When it comes to difficult conversations, those around wills and estate plans tend to top the list. The planning can be emotional, overwhelming or costly. But it is a conversation worth having, if you want to ensure your wishes are carried out and the process itself doesn’t need to be as complicated as you may think. On this episode of Smart Advice, we are joined by Willful’s CEO and Co-Founder, Erin Bury. She shares the inspiration and motivation behind the birth of Willful, a do-it-yourself online will platform that simplifies essential components of the estate planning process. Erin also talks about the importance of estate planning early on and when to update your estate plan. If you want to ensure your loved ones are taken care of, long after you are gone, this episode is for you. Create a will online in less than 20 minutes and get a 20% discount as a CIBC client with our partnership with Willful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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