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Secure Your Legacy - Tim Hewson, LegalWills

November 11, 2025

Joshua Krafchick, Unconventional Money Moves

Online Estate Planning: How Tech & AI are Changing Wills

For anyone considering estate‑planning — from first‑time wills to advanced strategies. Tim Hewson reveals how the digital transformation of legal services is helping ordinary people protect their assets and make meaningful decisions.

Tim Hewson from LegalWillls on Houston Business Radio

October 24, 2025

Trisha Stetzel, Houston Business Radio

Tim Hewson with USLegalWills

Tim Hewson is the co-founder of USLegalWills.com, an innovative online platform that has helped over 500,000 people create Wills and estate planning documents with ease. Originally from the UK and now based in Canada, Tim launched the service in 2001 to break down barriers in end-of-life planning.

October 2, 2025

Nicole Garton, Your Estate Matters

The Best Way to Simplify Your Will-Making Process with Tim Hewson

Nicole speaks with Tim Hewson, co-founder of LegalWills, about the rise of online wills and their impact on estate planning. They discuss how technology is making wills more accessible, secure, and affordable, while also addressing common barriers and misconceptions. The conversation covers the benefits and limitations of online will services, the role of AI, and the growing trend of charitable giving through wills. Listeners gain practical insights into modern estate planning and the importance of thoughtful legacy decisions.

September 24, 2025

Deanne Gage, The Globe and Mail

Why some Canadians are asking to see death binders before agreeing to become an executor

After watching friends and family go through the laborious process of managing an estate, more executors are insisting on completed death binders before agreeing to take on the role, say experts in the death planning industry.

Rodd Duff interviews Tim Hewson about the online estate planning industry.

June 5, 2025

Rodd Duff, INsights & Straight Talk

INsights & Straight Talk with Tim Hewson: “Death tech: shaking up industry”

Rodd Duff interviews Tim Hewson about the online estate planning industry.

April 16, 2025

Akoni Technologies

How To Write Your Will: Revolutionised Estate Planning with LegalWills

In this episode of Akoni Tech Talks, we sit down with Tim Hewson, Co-Founder and CEO of LegalWills, a Canadian company revolutionising estate planning. Tim shares his journey of creating LegalWills, which was among the first to offer online estate planning services in Canada. He discusses how a casual conversation about the importance of writing wills sparked the idea for the business, highlighting the gap in the market for accessible, affordable will-writing tools. With a background in e-commerce, Tim and his co-founder, Henry, combined their skills to build a technology-driven solution to simplify the estate planning process. Tim also explores the challenges they faced, from convincing people to trust online platforms for such sensitive tasks to navigating industry resistance. He delves into how innovations like LifeLocker, Vault, Keyholder options, and Mirror Wills have transformed estate planning, offering people greater security and control over their assets.

February 20, 2025

Rachel Hartman, U.S. News

The Best Online Will Making Programs

To set up specific instructions for loved ones, you can create a will through U.S. Legal Wills. The online will making tool asks questions about your estate to help you line up information your executor can use to properly distribute assets. You can also tap into additional features, such as a mirror capability that lets you share data between spousal accounts.

January 1, 2025

Investopedia

Best Online Will Makers

US Legal Wills has one of the most affordable will options we've seen, offers 40% off forms for partners or spouses, and also has an add-on service to get an attorney to review your estate plan. Plus, it's one of the only websites that accommodates affordable wills for expats and those who have assets outside the U.S.

September 20, 2024

Today's Wills and Probate

Wills in North America vs England & Wales

Tim Hewson joins the Today's Wills and Probate podcast to discuss LegalWills – his Canadian-based technology company providing will writing and estate planning services in Canada and North America. On the general trends over the past 20+ years in the sector Tim bemoans the speed of innovation and change, identifying it often needs legislative intervention and lobbying to enact. But greater acceptance of digital in our daily lives has made online wills more accessible and acceptable, which, says Tim, can only be a good thing.

August 19, 2024

The Business Line Podcast

Are Digital Wills the Future? The SHOCKING TRUTH About Wills... and Why You Need One NOW!

Today on the show we sit down with the Owner & Founder of LegalWills, Tim Hewson! In this episode, we explore the inception of LegalWills, the hurdles of disrupting the legal industry, and the journey from bootstrapping to success. Tim shares insightful stories about entering different markets, the evolution of digital will creation, and the importance of having a will for financial planning. A must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and those intrigued by the intersection of law and technology!

April 1, 2024

Best Online Will Makers 2024 USA

Best Online Will Makers List

US Legal Wills are very affordable compared to many other companies or the average rates of hiring a lawyer to prepare your document. Each of their products and services come at a different price point, but all of them stay well below the market’s average. Our bottom line is that this is a hugely popular online will service with a sufficient reputation and some great revision features.

November 11, 2023

Street Updates

US Legal Wills Guide: Navigating the Digital Frontier of Estate Planning

US Legal Wills harnesses the power of technology for ease and efficiency. Its platform is designed to be intuitive, eliminating the need for any legal expertise on the user’s part. Encryption ensures that sensitive personal information remains secure. Additionally, the platform is updated to reflect any changes in state laws, ensuring that the generated wills remain compliant.

August 21, 2023

Tim Hewson, Fintech

Should You Get AI to Write Your Will?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential have captivated the world. It is a powerful tool, but should you entrust the creation of your last Will and testament to AI?

April 14, 2023

Smart Asset

U.S. Legal Wills Review

The best way to think of this service is like a TurboTax for estate planning. The software behind U.S. Legal Wills is very similar to what estate lawyers use in their own offices when they draft a will for their clients.

Listen to the Executor Help podcast about LegalWills

March 13, 2023

David Edey, Executor Help Podcast

Confident and Prepared: The Emotional Impact of Planning Your Legacy with a Will (Part 2)

David concludes his conversation with Tim Hewson, CEO of LegalWills. Learn how creating a Will can reduce stress and anxiety.

March 6, 2023

David Edey, Executor Help Podcast

Why You Shouldn't Wait: The Benefits of Creating or updating a Will now (Part 1)

Over 55% of Canadian and American adults do not have an estate plan which includes a Will. David has a conversation with Tim Hewson, CEO of LegalWills, on the importance of planning for the future and why getting a Will is critical.

January 12, 2023

Andrew Lisa, GOBankingRates

How To Pass On Your Wealth, According to Experts

"The single most important thing you can do to ensure that your wealth is passed onto your loved ones is to keep an inventory of your assets somewhere," said Tim Hewson, CEO and co-founder of U.S. Legal Wills.

January 3, 2023

Valerie Keene, J.D., Money Done Right

U.S. Legal Wills Review 2023

U.S. Legal Wills is surprisingly robust given its low cost. You can prepare documents that address a variety of circumstances and can have your documents reviewed by a lawyer if you wish.

January 5, 2022

Best Startup Canada

Tim Hewson: Removing the Barriers To Preparing Estate Planning Documents

Most Canadians don't have a Will, but everybody needs one. We are addressing the barriers to preparing a Will by making the process affordable and convenient.

December 22, 2021

Jennifer Ferreira, CTV News

Why fewer wills are being stored in lawyer vaults

A survey conducted by LegalWills.ca earlier this year shows that more than half of participants decided to write or update their wills within the past 12 months because of the pandemic.

December 20, 2021

Lesley-Anne Scorgie, Toronto Star

Start your family on the path to financial wellness

If you've got an old will, it's possible it's invalid now. Let this be your cue for a refresh. You can do your will through a lawyer (typically when your situation is a bit more complicated) or through an online platform like... Legalwills.ca.

November 9, 2020

Jiro Honda, CONAN Daily News

Online will DIY kits flooding the US

US Legal Wills have online will kits that are incredibly fast to create. The process takes 20 minutes, yet is fully customizable with many options, the end document can also be reviewed by a lawyer. There’s a bunch of other legal documents to make use of, such as Trusts, Power of Attorneys and Expatriate Wills. These features make it truly stand out.

August 17, 2020

Kaitie Fraser, CBC News

People are eager to have their wills made amid COVID-19 concerns

"We've certainly seen this year that trigger for writing a will has never been higher," said Tim Hewson, CEO and co-founder of LegalWills. About one will is completed every minute on LegalWills, said Hewson, who also saw a record number of people using the service in April.

July 31, 2020

Dragan Sutevski, Entrepreneurship in a Box

Top 3 Online Will Makers in 2020

LegalWills is one of the biggest online will makers in the world. It offers legal (and licensed) estate planning services in the US, Canada, and the UK. But LegalWills offers one of the most cost-friendly services of this caliber. It also offers you free updates for a year and discounts for your other family members.

May 14, 2020

Investopedia

The 6 Best Online Will Makers of 2020

January 1, 2020

Top Consumer Reviews

Best Online Wills

U.S. Legal Wills is designed to offer all the legal documentation one might be in need of before the end of life. They have been in business for over 19 years and are run by Parting Wishes, Inc. which is the parent company of Parting Wishes. The products they offer consist of a Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, Living Will, Expatriate Will, and Life Locker.

November 6, 2019

Rachel Hartman, U.S. News & World Report<

The Best Online Will Making Programs

To manage assets outside of the U.S. or set up specific instructions for loved ones, you can create a will through US Legal Wills. The online will-making tool asks questions about your estate to help you line up information your executor can use to properly distribute assets. You can also tap into additional features, such as a mirror capability that lets you share data between spousal accounts.

October 30, 2019

Rachel Hartman, U.S. News & World Report<

How to Write a Will Online

If you want to leave an inheritance to minors, you can set up a trust and name a trustee to manage it. "You can then decide in your will the age that you think is most appropriate for the minor to receive their inheritance," says Tim Hewson, founder and CEO of USLegalWills.com in New York.

October 22, 2019

Josh Patoka, Well Kept Wallet

13 Best Online Will Makers in 2020

Most online will makers only provide service if you live in the 50 U.S. states. US Legal Wills offers wills for expatriates who live outside the United States. You can also get a will if you have assets in Canada or the United Kingdom.

October 15, 2019

Carol Roth, Fox Business

Here are the top estate planning mistakes to avoid

Despite knowing this, too many people put off gathering key documents together. Tim Hewson, president of USLegalWills.com, believes that "waiting for a 'more appropriate time' to put together your will is a mistake. Everybody should have a will. It should be written when you are young and updated throughout your life as your circumstances change."

June 29, 2019

Sam Mire, Disruptor Daily

What Trends Are Shaping Law In 2019? 22 Experts Share Their Insights

Tim Hewson, co-founder and CEO of USLegalWills.com: "I think estate planning has seen a dramatic change over the last decade or so. Dozens of websites offer online estate planning services that have become more and more sophisticated. Between them, millions of wills and other estate planning documents have been created, but not one of these websites is offered by a law firm."

March 4, 2019

Dan Rafter, Quicken Loans, Money Matters

What Happens If You Die Without a Will? You Might Leave Behind Hurt Feelings, Legal Battles and Chaos

Tim Hewson, chief executive officer of USLegalWills.com, an online service based in New York City that helps people write their wills, said that confusion often reigns when people die without a will. As Hewson said, if you die without a will, people will inevitably try to claim parts of your estate. Resentment might result when someone finally steps up to take responsibility. The person who wants to handle the disbursement of your estate will have to apply through a court process to be officially appointed as the estate administrator. While this happens, your assets will be frozen.

January 9, 2019

Rachel Hartman, U.S. News & World Report

Should You Make a Free Will Online?

If you use an online service, you'll have access to software that guides you through the process. "You don't receive any legal advice with this option," says Tim Hewson, president of USLegalWills.com. Many of the online options allow you to make updates over time if your circumstances change. Asking for professional help to create a will gives you the opportunity to have an expert help you think through details. "This is likely to give you a well-drafted will, but it is the most expensive and least convenient approach," Hewson says.

December 27, 2018

Anja Webb, NY Metro Parents

Why It's Important to Have a Will and How to Write One

USLegalWills.com allows you to make your will at home by simply filling in a form and answering questions. With a fee of approximately $40, it's a more affordable option for young professionals or those with young children.

December 15, 2018

Jorgen Vik, The Daily Progress

You don't need to be extremely wealthy to make donations that count

According to U.S. Legal Wills, approximately eight out of nine with a will have not included a charitable beneficiary among their heirs (https://www.uslegalwills.com/blog/planned-giving/).

July 14, 2017

Rob Wile, Mic.com

Do I need a will? How to write a last will and testament, DIY templates and when to prepare one.

If you don't want to write a basic will yourself, you can use online templates from places like Quicken, LegalZoom, and USLegalWills, all of which cost less than $100.

June 30, 2016

Kate Ashford, Forbes, Personal Finance

Horror Stories: When You Die Without A Will

It's not just young people without a lot of assets. Among seniors age 65 and older, only half have up-to-date wills in place, the survey found. "We really wanted to explore this group after hearing from people who had a will, but had it written before they got married or had children," said Tim Hewson, CEO of USLegalWills.com, in the press release. "In essence, although they technically had a will, it was worthless."

May 19, 2016

Beth Pinsker, Reuters

Dearly beloved: Prince's death prompts uptick in wills

USLegalWills.com posted a 61 percent surge in the number of people completing a will in the three weeks after Prince's death. Prince's relatives, meanwhile, face the expensive and time-consuming process of a state-ordered probate.

November 11, 2015

Constance Gustke, The New York Times

Plan Your Digital Legacy, and Update Often

And some assets like digital currencies, video game characters and Internet domain names exist only in cyberspace. "So they can be overlooked, since they aren't as tangible," said Tim Hewson, president of USLegalWills.com, adding that such assets "can be worth tens of thousands of dollars."

February 22, 2013

Arthur Comings, Nerdwallet, Estate Planning

How Much Does Estate Planning Cost?

At USLegalWills.com you can step through a series of questions to create a custom, inexpensive, legal will that you can update at any time at no extra charge. The interactive software will catch errors that you might make with a paper form.

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