Epilogue Wills vs Everplans

Epilogue Wills is a paid online service for creating a custom Will and following step-by-step signing instructions. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, and Saskatchewan. The Will Only package costs $139, paid once and includes final-wish details, executor and guardian notifications, an asset and key-contact record, a Social Media Will, signing instructions, free document updates, and a Canada Will Registry registration code. The Will + Incapacity Documents package costs $199, paid once and adds appointments for financial management and health-care decisions if the user becomes incapable. Epilogue says a Will can be created in 20 minutes, but signing must be completed before it is legally binding. It says documents can be updated free at any time. Epilogue is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Data security descriptions include TLS 1.2 transfers, RSA/SHA-256 encryption, and Canadian encrypted storage.

Everplans helps people organize, store, and securely share important information, documents, and personal decisions. Its planning system guides users through bite-size tasks, and the free plan includes algorithm-led guidance, a content library, and storage for up to three items. Premium costs $99.99 a year and adds unlimited items, premium content, specialized checklists, and secure sharing with trusted people called Deputies. Everplans says it sends reminders and alerts about important dates. The service is available on the web and iOS. The iOS app supports Face ID or Touch ID, contact imports, document uploads, and scanning key information from IDs. Premium users can import basic financial account details through Plaid, but balances are not imported and some institutions or accounts are unsupported. Everplans describes encryption for stored data and communications, says it is HIPAA compliant, and has undergone a SOC 2 Type II examination. It also offers a web-based professional service for financial advisors and states that it is not a licensed healthcare provider, medical professional, law firm, or financial advisory firm.