LONDON, UK. March 3rd, 2025 – SharedAffairs has launched its user-friendly digital estate planning platform, offering a free 30-day trial of all premium features. The platform simplifies the often-complex world of estate planning, empowering individuals to easily document their assets and wishes from the comfort of their homes, or out and about as and whenever they make a decision.
With the UK facing its largest-ever wealth transfer of £1 trillion over the next decade, SharedAffairs addresses a critical issue: the estimated £40 billion lost annually in unclaimed inheritances due to lack of planning, outdated wills, or families being unaware of assets. The platform’s intuitive design allows users to begin documenting their assets in as little as five minutes, building their legacy profile gradually over time.
“SharedAffairs was born from a personal experience,” explains founder Kashif Barlas. “During an unexpected hospital stay, I realised that estate planning isn’t just about assets – it’s about ensuring your family never faces confusion and additional stress during moments of grief. It’s about providing peace of mind.” This realisation inspired SharedAffairs, transforming estate planning from a daunting legal process into a simple, digital solution.
Kashif, with his background in cybersecurity, partnered with co-founder Farhan Ghalib, who has worked on major government software projects. “We’ve designed SharedAffairs to be as user-friendly as your online banking app,” says Farhan. “Users can start small, documenting a single bank account or uploading key documents, and gradually add more information as they see fit. There’s no pressure to do everything at once.”
SharedAffairs simplifies estate planning into manageable steps:
- Asset Documentation: List your belongings at your own pace – from bank accounts and property to family heirlooms and digital assets.
- Secure Sharing: Control when and with whom your information is shared using ChronoLock™, our proprietary time-release access system. ChronoLock™ allows you to designate when specific individuals, like family members or executors, can access your information.
- Will Creation: Access solicitor-approved will creation tools, ensuring your wishes are legally sound. Complete your will section by section, at your own pace.
- Executor Guidance: Provide clear instructions for loved ones with the comprehensive Executor Pack, simplifying the administration of your estate.
“What sets us apart is our understanding that estate planning shouldn’t be overwhelming,” adds Farhan. “Users can log in for just five minutes, add a single item, and log out knowing they’ve made progress. They can return anytime to add more details, from cryptocurrency wallets to precious family photos, even record private video messages to be viewed by loved ones.”
“Estate planning has traditionally been seen as a one-time task,” notes Kashif. “SharedAffairs transforms it into an accessible, ongoing process that adapts to your changing life. With our 30-day free trial of premium features, there’s never been a better time to start protecting your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are provided for.”
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