Thanks to the Diocese of Austin’s partnership with FreeWill, we are able to offer a free and easy-to-use online tool for estate planning. This resource allows you to consider how you will care for your loved ones and the many other blessings in your life.

As you reflect on your estate plan, we invite you to also consider including a legacy gift to St. Peter Catholic Student Center. Such a gift ensures that your spirit of giving and faithfulness extends beyond your lifetime — and will support your family of faith for years to come.

What is FreeWill?
FreeWill makes estate planning warm, intuitive and totally free so that you can more easily
care for the people and causes you love. Nearly 67% of American adults don’t have a legal
will, likely because it has traditionally been considered complex, scary and expensive.
FreeWill’s goal is to make estate planning accessible and cost-free for all — and to raise $1
trillion for charity. To date, they have empowered more than 900,000 Americans to write their
wills, raising $9 billion (and counting) in charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations.

Is it legal?
Yes! FreeWill is legally valid in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with language
specifically tailored to each jurisdiction. They developed every aspect with the help and
expertise of legal advisors, including practicing attorneys and academics who support
FreeWill’s mission to increase Americans' access to law and enable charitable giving.
However, if you would prefer to finalize your will with an attorney, you can use FreeWill to
create a list of documented wishes — making the process of working with an attorney more
streamlined and cost-effective.

Is it really free?
Yes! These no-cost estate planning tools are made possible by the support of hundreds of
nonprofit organizations that work on meaningful issues.

Is my information safe?
Yes! FreeWill takes data security very seriously and provides several layers of protection. First,
they make sure to encrypt any data entered on the website. Then, they sanitize all data to
prevent code injection and XSS attacks. Finally, they do not collect the most sensitive
information like Social Security numbers; instead, they require users to handwrite this
information on forms where it is required — so it is never stored online. Feel free to read more
about FreeWill’s security protocols here.

Why has the Diocese of Austin partnered with FreeWill?
Many people choose to create a legacy gift to support the causes they care about. This
platform makes it simple and cost-free for faithful Catholics in Central Texas to support the
Diocese of Austin and other Catholic ministries.