Fifth Third Bank recently made headlines offering “free wills” to customers through an online partner. Sounds great… but as Nick explains, this offer may be more dangerous than helpful. In this episode, Nick breaks down the fine print of the program, reveals how these DIY wills are often riddled with problems, and explains why a one-size-fits-all solution rarely works when it comes to your legacy. Nick shares firsthand stories about online estate documents gone wrong, and what to do instead.
You’ll walk away from this episode with a better understanding of what “free” really means, what’s often missing from DIY will services, and how a good estate plan isn’t about checking a box, it’s about protecting your loved ones after you’re gone. Want to leave clarity, not chaos, for your family? If you’re someone who’s tempted by the quick-and-easy online route, don’t make a move until you hear this.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
💻 Free online wills: What you’re really getting
🚨 False sense of security that could hurt your family
🧾 Validity concerns across different states
🛠️ DIY planning vs. expert legal advice
⚖️ The real cost of getting it wrong
0:00 – Intro
2:39 – Soccer Coach Chronicles Begin
6:12 – The Free Will Offer: What’s Really Going On
9:49 – The Risks of DIY Will Platforms
15:42 – The True Cost of a “Free” Will
20:04 – What You Should Do Instead
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