Legal disclaimer

What WillArbor is — and what it is not

WillArbor helps families find a licensed estate planning attorney near them. Our service is free for the family.

We are not a law firm. We do not give legal, tax, or financial advice. We do not draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, or probate papers. Using this website or asking to be matched does not create an attorney-client relationship with WillArbor.

If you choose to contact an attorney through our service, that lawyer is separate from WillArbor. Only the lawyer you hire can advise you about your situation under the laws of your state.

Information on this site is general, not personal advice

We work hard to make estate planning easier to understand in plain language. But website articles, guides, examples, checklists, and messages are only general educational information.

Estate planning and probate rules vary by state and change over time. A will that seems simple online may not meet your state's signing rules. A trust may fail if it is never funded. Beneficiary designations on retirement accounts or life insurance can override what a will says. Dying without a will can lead to intestacy, where state law decides who inherits.

Because of that, you should not rely on this site alone to make legal decisions. For advice about your family, your documents, or a death that has already happened, speak with a licensed estate planning attorney in your state.

No promises about results, timing, or cost

Every family is different. We cannot promise that an attorney will take your matter, that a document will avoid probate, that a court will act on a certain schedule, or that any legal result is guaranteed.

We also do not promise a specific price. Estate planning is often offered for a flat fee, not hourly, but the real cost depends on the documents you need, the complexity of your situation, and your state.

General examples only, not quotes:
- Simple will package: often about $300-$1,000+
- Revocable living trust plan: often about $1,500-$4,500+
- Powers of attorney or advance directives by themselves: often about $100-$500+ each
- Probate after a death: may be a flat fee in some matters, but costs vary widely by state, court process, and complications

Before any work starts, ask the attorney to confirm the flat fee in writing, what is included, and what could cost extra.

Your choice of attorney matters

WillArbor can help you get connected, but you stay in control. You can compare attorneys, ask questions, and decide who to hire, if anyone.

Before you hire a lawyer, confirm that the lawyer is licensed in your state and in good standing with the state bar. Ask whether they regularly handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, or probate matters like yours. Ask for the fee in writing and make sure you understand what documents or services are included.

You can start here when you are ready to get matched.

What information we collect

To help with a match, we collect basic contact and planning-intent information only: your name, phone number, optional email, state, what you want to plan, and your preferred language.

We do not ask for asset values, bank or account numbers, Social Security numbers, income, document contents, or other sensitive estate details through the matching form. Please do not send those details through WillArbor.

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