Childfree Trust Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026

MOUNT JULIET, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Childfree Trust, the first nationwide fiduciary estate planning and next-of-kin solution designed specifically for Childfree and Permanently Childless adults, today announced its selection as an UpLink Venture in the Shaping Canada’s Longevity Advantage Challenge, supported by Manulife and the World Economic Forum’s Longevity Economy Initiative. The challenge, which sought integrated, actionable solutions to help transform Canada's health, financial, and care systems and strengthen people's ability to plan for and navigate longer lives, saw Childfree Trust selected alongside nine other ventures.

Childfree Trust is the only venture in the challenge to focus on the unique needs of those without children, who are increasingly facing questions about who will manage their finances, healthcare, and long-term care needs as they age. For many, the assumption that adult children will step in when needed is no longer a viable option.

The platform combines comprehensive online legal document creation with 24/7 emergency response and access to a professional fiduciary partner, ensuring members’ wishes are protected in life and beyond. From naming medical and financial powers of attorney to creating detailed care and pet plans, the service provides peace of mind for those who value autonomy, security, and continuity.

The recognition follows two recent milestones for Childfree Trust. Earlier this month, TIME named Childfree Trust one of its Best Inventions of 2026 in the Social Impact category. In September, the company received a $434,385 grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to research an AI-powered decision-support tool for long-term care planning among adults without children.

As an UpLink Venture, Childfree Trust joins an innovation ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs with partners, experts, and organizations working to address major global challenges. With more adults choosing not to have children or aging without them, traditional approaches to financial planning, healthcare, and caregiving are increasingly being challenged. The recognition creates an opportunity for Childfree Trust to bring this growing population into broader conversations about longevity, financial resilience, and the future of care within the World Economic Forum.

Earlier this month, TIME named Childfree Trust one of its Best Inventions of 2026 in the Social Impact category. In September, the company received a $434,385 grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to research an AI-powered decision-support tool for long-term care planning among adults without children.