Custodius, the Canadian will storage service for law firms, is launching a service directly to clients called WillKeep. WillKeep is celebrating “Make a Will” month with lifetime registration and storage for only $49.

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Custodius today announced the launch of WillKeep, Canada’s first consumer service for the registration and storage of paper wills.

In almost all Canadian jurisdictions, the executor of an estate must be in possession of the original, signed paper will. If a will cannot be found, estate assets will be distributed according to succession laws of the province instead of wishes of the deceased.

Many people store wills in their homes. The problem is wills are often written decades before they are needed. This means wills are easily lost, especially near the end of life when people downsize or have reduced mental capacity. Other people store wills with their lawyers, who can then use a storage service such as Custodius. But until now, there have been no will storage services for individuals.

For Canadians with a simple life situation, online platforms have significantly reduced the cost of creating a will. Now, Custodius has significantly reduced the cost of storing a will by offering a consumer service that provides the same professionalism and peace of mind as a law firm. WillKeep offers registration and lifetime storage for a one-time fee of $79. A release fee of $199 is paid by your estate after you die. To achieve this pricing, WillKeep has built dedicated vaults for high-volume secure storage of paper wills.

“My husband and I are fairly young and we want to be sure everything is in order for our kids if something should happen,” said Cherie R., one of WillKeep’s clients in Ontario. “Storing our wills outside of our home makes sense to me. The process was easy and inexpensive. We registered online, and the will shipping-and-storage package arrived in the mail. We got an email a few days later confirming that our wills were safe in one of the WillKeep vaults.”

“November is ‘Make a Will’ month in Ontario.” said Angela Fallow, founder of Custodius. “For the whole month we are lowering the price of lifetime storage to only $49. We want to give anyone access to this important service and safeguard the most valuable document they will ever write—their will.”

About Custodius

Custodius is Canada’s first company dedicated to the registration and storage of wills for lawyers. WillKeep is Custodius’s new service for individuals. The company’s founder is Angela Fallow, a lawyer with 16 years of experience in wills, trusts, and estates. She is a designated Trusts and Estates Practitioner (TEP), recognized by the global Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP). For more information, please visit: www.custodius.ca. For more information about WillKeep, please visit: www.willkeep.ca.

Media Contact

Dan Howes, Custodius, 1 6134535593, [email protected], WillKeep.ca

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FilmTrack, a leading software provider for film and television rights management, is thrilled to announce its new relationship with h264, a distribution and international sales studio. h264 has chosen FilmTrack to manage their contracts and availabilities, as well as their financial operations.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —

About h264

h264 is a pioneering integrated distribution and international sales studio focused on supporting filmmakers and producers in the distribution of short films, feature films, and digital distribution. With a portfolio boasting several successful films, including two Oscar® nominated films, h264 aims to support a limited number of films per year by developing innovative strategies adapted to each film’s unique needs. This year, the studio also celebrated the inclusion of two features in the Toronto International Film Festival—Mademoiselle Kenopsia from Denis CTtI, which premiered in Locarno, and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person from Ariane Louis-Seize, who just won the Director’s Award at Venice Days (Giornate Degli Autori).

A Word from h264’s President, Jean-Christophe J. Lamontagne

“We are absolutely thrilled to embark on this strategic relationship with FilmTrack,” says Jean-Christophe J. Lamontagne, President of h264. “In an industry as complex and fast-paced as ours, we faced significant challenges in scaling our operations and efficiently managing our diverse portfolio of films. We rigorously evaluated multiple systems and found FilmTrack to be the comprehensive solution that truly understood the nuances of our business. Their implementation process was not just seamless but transformative—they looked at our objectives holistically, rather than simply installing software. The early results have been remarkable and validate our choice. We’re excited about the immense growth potential this partnership brings and are more confident than ever in our mission to deliver exceptional films to audiences worldwide.”

A Statement from FilmTrack CEO, Jason Kassin

Jason Kassin, CEO of FilmTrack, shared his enthusiasm for the new relationship, stating, “It’s an honor to work with such a dynamic and innovative company like h264. Their commitment to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our vision at FilmTrack. We’re thrilled to provide them with the tools they need to succeed and are excited to see what we can achieve together.”

About FilmTrack

FilmTrack is a premier software provider specializing in rights management solutions. Leveraging years of industry expertise, FilmTrack offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help media and entertainment companies manage contracts, availabilities, and financials efficiently. With a focus on innovation and customer success, FilmTrack serves as a strategic partner to a wide range of clients, empowering them to optimize revenue, enhance performance, and drive growth.

Media Contact

Mason Frenzel, FilmTrack, 1 877-992-9466, [email protected], filmtrack.com

SOURCE FilmTrack