- Over 2 in 5 Canadians (43%) do not currently have a will in place.
- Affordability (66%) is the top factor that matters most for Canadians without a will.
- Willful platform offers Scotiabank clients value and peace of mind through convenient and affordable online estate planning.
"While it can be hard to think about, putting together an estate plan ensures your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are provided for," says
The survey outlines the main reasons Canadians don't have a will, and the top barriers were procrastination and cost. One-third (33%) of Canadians report they simply haven't gotten around to creating a will, while other main reasons were believing they don't have enough assets (27%) and perceived cost of creating a will (20%).
When it comes to key factors that would motivate Canadians to create a will, affordability (66%), convenience (46%) and accessibility (45%) are essential to driving interest.
Willful removes unnecessary roadblocks by offering a personalized and comprehensive suite of digital estate planning tools for Canadians to create a legally-valid will from the comfort of their home. Using Willful's trusted and secure online platform, Canadians can create their last will and testament and power of attorney documents in about 20 minutes or less, with plans starting at
Among the 57% of Canadians with a will, the key drivers to creating one largely centered around life milestones, primarily getting older (36%) and within the 30-45 segment, having a child (33%). Conversations with friends/family (26%) and recommendation from a financial advisor/professional (25%) were also key influencers within this segment.
"Our mission at Willful is to ensure every Canadian adult has a will that reflects their wishes, and we focus on educating Canadians on the importance of having an estate plan in place that will protect and provide for their loved ones should the unexpected occur," says Willful CEO
For more information on Scotiabank's collaboration with Willful and how Scotiabank clients can receive 20% off any Willful plan, visit the official page on Scotiabank.com here*.
- Over 2 in 5 Canadians (41%) say they are likely to receive an inheritance.
- Nearly a quarter (23%) of Canadians expecting an inheritance are relying on the inheritance to support their financial goals.
- Younger Canadians (18-29) are significantly more likely to be relying on an inheritance to fund future goals (26%) compared to those ages 46+ (5%).
- There are a number of things Canadians would do if they inherited a significant amount of money. The majority of Canadians (58%) would first decide to invest/save if they inherited a significant amount of money tomorrow. Using the money to pay off debt (36%) ranks second amongst Canadians, especially among ages 30-45 (47%), and 1 in 5 Canadians (21%) would use an inheritance to buy a home.
- Nearly 1 in 5 (18%) Canadians have an out-of-date will that needs to be updated
Scotiabank's partnership with Willful marks another important step in providing clients personalized advice and digital solutions to help invest in their future.
- Through Scotiabank's Advice+ platform, clients have access to a variety of digital tools and resources to support their financial goals big and small, including:
- Scotia Smart Money by Advice+: Scotia Smart Money is a digital money management feature enabling clients to track their spending, create a budget, and get personalized insights to maximize the way they manage their finances.
- Scotia Smart Investor via Advice+: Scotia Smart Investor is a digital platform allowing clients to set, track, and manage financial goals as their life evolves. With the ability to set as many goals as you like and link investment accounts to them, clients have a clear view to help reach their goals faster.
Scotiabank clients are encouraged to book an appointment with their Scotia advisor for personalized advice to help them financially plan for today and tomorrow.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank's vision is to be our clients' most trusted financial partner, to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and maximize total shareholder return. Guided by our purpose: "for every future," we help our clients, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With assets of approximately
Willful makes it affordable, convenient, and easy for Canadians to create a legal will and other estate planning documents online by following a clear step-by-step process. Willful's platform was developed in collaboration with leading estate lawyers, and has pricing plans starting at $99. Willful is available in all 10 provinces, with a fully bilingual offering in
This Maru Public Opinion survey conducted on behalf of Scotiabank was undertaken by the sample and data collection experts at Maru/Blue. 1,530 randomly selected Canadian adults who are Maru Voice Canada online panelists were surveyed from
*Visit Willful's official website to see if Willful suits your needs. Everyone's estate planning needs are unique, and there are a number of situations that can add complexity to a will and require legal advice from a lawyer, including the way you want to plan your will and your power of attorney. |
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