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FreeWill vs InterActive Legal

Both stand on estate planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FreeWill

Free plan Web

FreeWill covers several common estate-planning documents, with free edits and a no-cost plan. Its own guidance says people with complex needs should seek legal counsel.

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InterActive Legal covers several estate planning and elder law document needs, with a browser-based option and a separate Legacy installation. Check the Word toolbar and Legacy requirements against your workflow before selecting a system.

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The facts

	FreeWill	InterActive Legal
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	2026 Basics Workshop for Sessions 5 and 6: $99, paid once
Plans published	3	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	freewill.com	interactivelegal.com
On estate planning software	#5 of 24	#9 of 24

FreeWill: what it does well

Documents can be used in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Unlimited free edits and re-finalization are available.
The free plan requires no credit card.
Includes several estate-planning document types.
Supports charitable gifts and multiple giving methods.

What to know first

Online planning may not suit complex needs.
Document storage is not included.

InterActive Legal: what it does well

Drafts documents across estate planning and elder law.
Online system supports multiple browsers and operating environments.
Online data is stored encrypted on AWS servers.
Optional multi-factor authentication is available.

What to know first

Word-processing toolbar is supported only in Word for Windows.
Legacy installation requires Windows, Microsoft Word and HotDocs Player.
Pricing is available on request.

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