How to DIY Your Will or Trust | Cody Barbo

In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki talks with Cody Barbo, CEO and founder of Trust & Will , the nation’s leading online estate planning platform. Together, they explore how digital innovation is revolutionizing the way everyday families approach wills, trusts, probate, and end-of-life planning. Cody shares his personal story of why he created Trust & Will, tackling common barriers like cost, complexity, and emotional resistance. They dive into probate nightmares, digital estate planning, and how AI is shaping the future of legacy planning. Whether you're starting a will for the first time, navigating grief, or updating a decades-old estate plan, this episode offers actionable insights and compassionate guidance. Learn how services like Trust & Will makes estate planning accessible, affordable, and empowering—with tools to avoid probate, choose guardians, and securely manage your documents online. If you're a parent, caregiver, or part of the sandwich generation caring for aging parents, this episode is essential listening.

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In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki talks with Cody Barbo, CEO and founder of Trust & Will, the nation’s leading online estate planning platform. Together, they explore how digital innovation is revolutionizing the way everyday families approach wills, trusts, probate, and end-of-life planning. Cody shares his personal story of why he created Trust & Will, tackling common barriers like cost, complexity, and emotional resistance. They dive into probate nightmares, digital estate planning, and how AI is shaping the future of legacy planning. Whether you're starting a will for the first time, navigating grief, or updating a decades-old estate plan, this episode offers actionable insights and compassionate guidance. Learn how services like Trust & Will makes estate planning accessible, affordable, and empowering—with tools to avoid probate, choose guardians, and securely manage your documents online. If you're a parent, caregiver, or part of the sandwich generation caring for aging parents, this episode is essential listening

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