WillArbor
Terms of use
These terms explain how you may use WillArbor’s free estate planning attorney matching service. WillArbor is not a law firm, not your lawyer, and does not give legal advice.
What WillArbor is
WillArbor is a free matching service that helps families connect with a licensed estate planning attorney in their state. We share general educational information about wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, probate, and full estate plans.
WillArbor is not a law firm. We do not draft legal documents, we do not represent you, and using this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Estate planning rules vary by state and change over time. Anything on this site is general information only, not legal, tax, or financial advice.
Using this website
By using WillArbor, you agree to use the site in a lawful and respectful way. Please do not submit false information, try to damage the site, copy content for misuse, or interfere with another person’s use of the service.
You may use the site to learn about estate planning and to ask to be matched with an attorney. You should not use this site as a substitute for advice from a licensed estate planning attorney in your state.
If you think you need legal help, the safest next step is to speak with a licensed attorney and confirm the attorney’s state bar license before hiring them.
Information you submit
WillArbor collects contact and planning-intent information only, such as your name, phone number, optional email, state, what you want to plan, and preferred language. This helps us try to connect you with a participating attorney.
Please do not send sensitive estate details through this site. We do not ask for asset values, account numbers, Social Security numbers, income information, or the contents of your legal documents.
Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.
Attorney matches, fees, and your choice
If you ask for a match, WillArbor may share your contact and planning-intent information with a participating attorney or attorneys. You decide whether to speak with them, whether to hire anyone, and whether to move forward.
WillArbor is free for families. Participating attorneys pay a flat fee to take part in the service. WillArbor does not charge you to be matched.
Legal fees are set by the attorney you choose, not by WillArbor. Estate planning is often quoted as a flat fee, and common ranges may run from a few hundred dollars for a simple will package to several thousand dollars for a trust-based plan, but the real price depends on the documents, the complexity, and the state. These ranges are general information only, not quotes, and WillArbor does not guarantee any price, timeline, or legal outcome.
Before any work starts, ask for the flat fee in writing, what documents are included, and whether funding a trust or extra probate work would cost more.
No guarantees and important limits
WillArbor tries to provide helpful, accurate information, but we cannot promise that everything on the site will always be complete, current, available, or error-free. Laws change, websites have limits, and attorney availability can vary.
We also cannot promise that you will be matched with an attorney, that an attorney will accept your matter, or that any legal plan will produce a specific result. Estate planning depends on your state, your family, your property, and the lawyer you choose.
For more about these limits, please read our Disclaimer.
Changes, contact, and questions
WillArbor may update these terms from time to time. When we do, the newer version applies to future use of the site.
If you have questions about these terms or how the service works, please contact us. If you are ready to move forward, compare attorneys carefully, confirm the lawyer’s bar license, and make sure the flat fee is clear in writing before you hire anyone.
- WillArbor is a free matching service, not a law firm
- General educational information only, not legal advice
- You stay in control of whether to hire an attorney
WillArbor gives general information and free attorney matching, but it is not a law firm and you should hire a licensed estate planning attorney for legal advice.
Common questions
Does using WillArbor make you my lawyer?
No. WillArbor is not a law firm and is not your lawyer. Using the site or asking for a match does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Do I have to pay WillArbor?
No. WillArbor is free for families who use the matching service. If you hire an attorney, you pay that attorney’s fee, and you should confirm the flat fee in writing before work begins.
What information should I send through the site?
Only basic contact and planning-intent information, like your name, phone, optional email, state, preferred language, and what you want to plan. Do not send account numbers, Social Security numbers, asset values, income details, or the contents of your estate documents.
Can WillArbor promise a price or a result?
No. Any cost ranges on the site are general information, not quotes, and legal outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Fees and results depend on the documents, the complexity, the attorney, and your state.
How do I know an attorney is properly licensed?
Ask for the attorney’s full name and confirm their active license with the state bar where they practice. That is an important step before you hire anyone for estate planning.
Thinking about a will or trust?
Get matched, free, with a licensed estate planning attorney near you. You compare attorneys and choose who to hire — and you confirm the flat fee before any work starts.