October Is Estate Planning Month: Let’s Start with the Foundations of Wills and TrustsEvery great estate plan starts with a strong foundation. In this first week of our National Estate Planning Month series, we’re focusing on the core building blocks of every plan: wills and trusts. These two documents go hand in hand to protect your loved ones, outline your wishes, and make sure everything you’ve worked for is handled exactly the way you want.

GoodTrust and Healthy Paws Team Up to Bring Pet Families Peace of Mind Beyond the Vet VisitGoodTrust, the leading digital service for smart estate planning and home of the Pet Directive, announced a strategic partnership with Healthy Paws pet insurance, a Chubb company and one of the nation’s top-rated pet insurance providers. Together, the companies aim to empower pet parents with comprehensive tools to protect the health, safety, and long-term care of their furry family members.

Protect your family this National Estate Planning Month with a Complete Plan, Start to FinishWelcome to our National Estate Planning Month series, in which we'll take you through everything you need to know to create your complete estate plan with GoodTrust in one month: from creating your documents to knowing how to make them valid in your state. Let’s be honest: estate planning is one of those things that always ends up at the bottom of the to-do list. It feels complicated, stressful, and frankly, a little overwhelming. You’re not alone — most people put it off because they don’t know where to start, worry it will take too much time, or simply feel uneasy thinking about the future.

National Preparedness Month: Turning “What if?” Into “We’re Ready”Preparedness is love, operationalized. Flowers are nice—clarity is better. This September, as FEMA spotlights National Preparedness Month under the theme “Preparedness Starts at Home,” it’s the perfect moment for organizations to help families protect what matters most.

GoodTrust and Sunny Day Fund Partner to Help Families Secure Their Financial FuturesGoodTrust and Sunny Day Fund Partner to Help Families Secure Their Financial Futures

What 85% of College Students Still Don’t Have—But Desperately Need at 18Every summer, millions of American families prepare to send their kids off to college. The packing lists are long: laptops, dorm sheets, textbooks, health insurance. The lines are also long.

Selecting the Right Trusted Contact: A Practical GuideChoosing who will manage your digital legacy is one of the most personal and important decisions you can make. With GoodTrust’s Trusted Contact feature, you can share specific items in your Digital Vault—including estate planning documents like your will, trust, or power of attorney—with the right person, at the right time. You stay in control of what is shared, and when.

Digital Legacy Checklist: What to Include in Your Digital VaultYour digital life is bigger than you think—photos, emails, social accounts, even access to your devices. When the time comes, how can you make sure the right people have access to the right things, without leaving them overwhelmed? GoodTrust’s Digital Vault is designed to help you securely organize and store essential digital information for your loved ones. But what exactly should you include in the Vault—and what should you leave out?

First Community Bank and Trust Partners with GoodTrust to Empower Customers with Secure Digital Estate Planning ToolsFirst Community Bank and Trust, a trusted and locally owned financial institution serving families and communities since 1916, has announced a new partnership with GoodTrust, a leader in smart digital estate planning services. This collaboration brings cutting-edge estate planning tools directly to First Community Bank and Trust customers, enabling them to safeguard their family, assets, and legacy with ease and confidence.

The Digital Afterlife: Why Your Online Assets Need Protection, TooWhat happens to your online life when you're no longer here? Your cloud storage, financial accounts, photos, email, crypto, playlists—even your dating profiles? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

6 Ways Estate Planning and Tax Planning Go Hand in HandAnd why now is the perfect time to tackle both—together.

7 Famous Women Who Made History With Their Wills—Or Lack of OneEstate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy or the elderly—it’s a crucial step for anyone who wants to control their legacy and provide for loved ones. Unfortunately, even some of history’s most iconic women had estate plans that led to controversy, legal battles, and unintended consequences. Here’s a look at seven famous women whose wills (or lack thereof) left a lasting impact—and the key lessons we can learn from them.