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.

AMAC Partners with GoodTrust to Align with Members’ Values and Deliver Comprehensive Estate PlanningThe Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is excited to announce its partnership with GoodTrust, a trusted leader in estate planning innovation. This collaboration directly supports AMAC’s mission to provide meaningful resources that enhance the lives, security, and peace of mind of its members. Together, AMAC and GoodTrust are bringing an affordable, user-friendly solution to protect families, assets, and legacies.

Uncover the Blind Spot in Your Life Insurance StrategyIn the life insurance industry, one of the biggest missed opportunities is the failure to convert beneficiaries into new policyholders. According to LIMRA, 60% of life insurance beneficiaries do not become policyholders themselves. This represents a significant gap in the customer journey—a blind spot that life insurance providers often overlook.

What is a Legacy Contact and How do I Add One? Your Legacy Contact is the person who has access to your entire GoodTrust account after you pass away. Typically, this is a close family member, spouse, or legal representative—someone you trust with everything.

Trusted Contacts with GoodTrust: What It Means and How to Add ThemWhen it comes to protecting your assets and legacy, having the right people in your corner makes all the difference. That’s why GoodTrust makes it simple to designate your Trusted Contact and Legacy Contact—your personal Dream Team to ensure everything is handled exactly how you want.

Estate Planning: As Simple as Leaving Instructions for a BabysitterRemember the last time you left detailed notes for your babysitter? "Pizza money's on the counter, bedtime is 8:30, and please don't let them convince you they're allowed unlimited ice cream." That's estate planning in its purest form – simply leaving clear instructions for those who'll need them.

What’s the Cost of Not Having an Estate Plan?When it comes to estate planning, one of the biggest misconceptions is that it’s something you can put off. However, not having a plan doesn’t just cost you peace of mind—it can have real financial, emotional, and time-consuming consequences for your loved ones. Let’s break down the true cost of not having a plan and why taking action now is easier than ever with digital estate planning.

Team Up with Your Siblings to Discuss Your Parents' Estate PlanI know, working with siblings isn’t always smooth sailing. Remember that time you had to clean out the garage together, and everyone had their own “system” (or lack thereof)? Well, planning for the future with your siblings can sometimes feel the same way, but here’s the good news: teaming up with them to discuss your parents' estate plan can actually make things easier for everyone.

21 Ways to Have the Estate Planning ConversationThere's a reason that Google Maps and Waze have become so popular - we all like to have the security of a map telling us exactly where to go and how to handle any changes in the route ahead.

Estate Planning and Life’s Important Moments: Why Timing MattersWhen you think about estate planning, you probably picture it as something you tackle in the distant future. But in reality, estate planning often lines up perfectly with some of life’s most meaningful (and sometimes challenging) moments. In a recent survey by GoodTrust, we found that certain milestones prompt people to think seriously about their estate plan. These moments act as reminders that while we can’t predict the future, we can take steps to secure it.