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.

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.