Privacy policy

What WillArbor is

WillArbor is not a law firm, not a lawyer, and does not draft legal documents. Using WillArbor does not create an attorney-client relationship with WillArbor.

We are a free matching service for families in the United States who want help finding a licensed estate planning attorney. We share general educational information only. Estate planning and probate rules vary by state and can change over time, so legal questions should go to a licensed attorney in your state.

You can also read our Terms and Disclaimer for more about how the service works.

What information we collect

We try to keep this simple and limited. When you contact us or ask to be matched, we collect contact information and planning intent only.

That may include your name, phone number, optional email address, state, what you want help with, and your preferred language. For example, you might tell us you need a will, living trust, power of attorney, advance directive, help with probate after a death, or a full estate plan.

We do not ask for asset values, account numbers, Social Security numbers, income, passwords, document contents, or other sensitive estate details through the matching process.

• Name
• Phone number
• Optional email address
• State
• What you want to plan
• Preferred language

How we use your information

We use the limited information you share to respond to you, understand what kind of estate planning help you are looking for, and connect you with a participating licensed estate planning attorney in or near your state.

We may also use your contact information to follow up about your request, answer basic service questions, or help you if there is a problem reaching an attorney. We do not need your full financial picture to make a match, and we do not want you to send it to us.

If you hire an attorney, that attorney will tell you what information they need directly from you. Before sharing private legal details with any attorney, it is wise to confirm that the attorney is licensed in your state and to review the attorney's own privacy terms.

What we share — and what we do not

To help with a match, we may share the contact and planning-intent information you give us with a participating attorney. That is the point of the service: helping you get connected so you can decide whether you want to speak with that lawyer.

We do not ask you to send us detailed estate information, and we do not want account statements, tax returns, wills, trust documents, balances, or identification numbers through WillArbor. Please do not send sensitive documents through a general contact form.

The family stays in control. You can compare attorneys, choose who to hire, and confirm the flat fee in writing before any legal work starts. WillArbor is always free for the family.

Costs, attorney fees, and no guarantees

WillArbor is free to use. Participating attorneys pay a flat fee to take part in the service; it is never a percentage or share of legal fees, and it is always free for the family to get matched.

If you decide to hire an attorney, estate planning work is often priced as a flat fee, not hourly. Very general ranges many families see are about $300-$1,200 for a simple will package, about $1,500-$4,500+ for a living trust plan, and often $2,000-$6,000+ for more complex planning. Probate costs vary widely by state, court process, and complexity. These are not quotes.

The real price depends on the documents you need, the complexity of your situation, and your state. WillArbor cannot promise a price, a specific attorney, a timeline, or any legal outcome.

Your choices and how to contact us

You can choose whether to contact WillArbor, whether to speak with a matched attorney, and whether to hire anyone at all. If you move forward with an attorney, ask for the scope of work and the flat fee in writing before work begins.

If you have questions about this page or want to update the contact information you shared with us, please reach out through our Contact page.

If you need legal advice about a will, trust, probate, powers of attorney, advance directives, guardians for children, or beneficiary designations, the safest next step is to speak with a licensed estate planning attorney in your state.