Legal Disclaimer

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of the LawfulWill Service does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and LawfulWill, its owners, employees, or contractors. We are not your lawyers, and you are not our client.

Communications between you and LawfulWill are not protected by attorney-client privilege or as attorney work product. Information you provide through the Service may not be legally privileged or confidential.

2. No Legal Advice

LawfulWill provides an automated document generation platform. The Service:

• Does NOT provide legal advice, guidance, or recommendations
• Does NOT analyze your specific legal situation
• Does NOT determine the best course of action for your circumstances
• Does NOT explain the legal consequences of your decisions
• Does NOT advise you on estate planning strategies

The Service simply generates documents based on the information you provide. You are solely responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of the information you enter and the decisions you make.

3. Consult a Licensed Attorney

You should seek professional legal advice from a qualified attorney:

• Before creating a will: To understand your options and legal requirements
• Before executing a will: To ensure it complies with state/local laws
• For complex situations: Blended families, significant assets, business ownership, special needs beneficiaries, tax planning
• For specific questions: About inheritance laws, estate taxes, probate processes
• To review your will: Have an attorney review any will generated through our Service

An attorney can provide personalized legal advice based on your specific circumstances and ensure your will is legally valid in your jurisdiction.

4. No Guarantee of Legal Validity

LawfulWill makes NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE that:

• Documents generated will be legally valid or enforceable in your jurisdiction
• Documents will comply with the laws of your state, province, or country
• Documents will achieve your intended estate planning goals
• Documents will be accepted by courts or other legal authorities
• Documents will adequately address your specific situation
• Documents will minimize taxes or other financial burdens

Will requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction. What is valid in one state may be invalid in another. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

5. State-Specific Requirements

Each state and country has different laws regarding:

• Execution requirements: Number of witnesses, notarization, self-proving affidavits
• Testamentary capacity: Mental competence requirements
• Spousal rights: Elective share, community property laws
• Inheritance rights: Rights of children, stepchildren, adopted children
• Asset distribution: Restrictions on disinheritance
• Executor duties: Qualifications, bonding requirements
• Will contests: Grounds for challenging validity

Our Service provides general templates that may not address all state-specific requirements. You must verify compliance with your jurisdiction's laws.

6. Proper Execution Required

A will generated through LawfulWill is NOT legally valid until properly executed according to your jurisdiction's requirements.

Typically, proper execution requires:

• The testator (person making the will) must sign the will
• Signature must be witnessed by two or three disinterested witnesses (requirements vary by state)
• Witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator and each other
• Some states require notarization or a self-proving affidavit
• The testator must have testamentary capacity (sound mind)
• The will must be executed free from undue influence or coercion

Failure to properly execute your will may render it invalid. Consult an attorney or your state's requirements for proper execution procedures.

7. Limitations for Complex Estates

LawfulWill may not be suitable for complex estate planning situations, including but not limited to:

• Estates with significant assets (typically over $1 million)
• Business ownership or closely-held corporations
• Real estate in multiple states or countries
• Blended families with children from multiple marriages
• Special needs beneficiaries requiring special trusts
• Charitable giving with tax planning strategies
• Asset protection planning
• Generation-skipping trusts
• International assets or beneficiaries
• Anticipated will contests or family disputes
• Need for guardianship over disabled adults
• Sophisticated tax planning

If any of these situations apply to you, you should consult with an estate planning attorney rather than using an automated service.

8. Information Provided is General

Any information, explanations, or guidance provided through the Service is general in nature and not tailored to your specific circumstances. This information:

• May not be current or accurate for your jurisdiction
• May not reflect recent changes in the law
• Should not be relied upon as legal advice
• Is provided "as is" without any warranties

9. User Responsibility

By using LawfulWill, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for the information you provide
• You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your will
• You are responsible for ensuring legal validity in your jurisdiction
• You are responsible for properly executing your will
• You are responsible for storing your will securely
• You are responsible for updating your will as circumstances change
• You understand the legal consequences of your decisions
• You have been advised to consult with an attorney

10. Limitation of Liability

LawfulWill and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Invalidity or unenforceability of wills created through the Service
• Financial losses resulting from estate planning decisions
• Tax consequences or penalties
• Probate complications or will contests
• Failure to achieve intended distribution of assets
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in generated documents
• Failure to comply with state or local laws
• Loss of data or documents
• Damages arising from reliance on information provided

11. No Guarantee of Outcomes

LawfulWill makes no guarantees about:

• The outcome of probate proceedings
• How courts will interpret your will
• Whether beneficiaries will receive intended distributions
• The tax consequences of your estate plan
• The ability to successfully contest or defend against will challenges

12. Additional Legal Documents May Be Needed

A will is only one component of comprehensive estate planning. Depending on your circumstances, you may also need:

• Living Trust: To avoid probate or manage assets during incapacity
• Power of Attorney: To designate someone to manage financial affairs
• Healthcare Proxy: To designate someone to make medical decisions
• Living Will: To specify end-of-life medical preferences
• Beneficiary Designations: For retirement accounts, life insurance
• Transfer on Death Deeds: For real estate

LawfulWill currently only generates will documents. Consult an attorney about other estate planning documents you may need.

13. Regular Updates Required

Your will should be reviewed and updated regularly, especially after:

• Marriage, divorce, or remarriage
• Birth or adoption of children
• Death of beneficiaries or executors
• Significant changes in assets
• Moving to a different state or country
• Changes in tax laws
• Changes in family relationships

LawfulWill does not automatically update your will or notify you when updates may be needed. It is your responsibility to keep your will current.

14. External Links Disclaimer

Our Service may contain links to external websites or resources. We provide these links for your convenience but have no control over their content. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for:

• The accuracy or reliability of information on linked sites
• Legal advice or services provided by third parties
• Privacy practices of external websites

15. Jurisdiction-Specific Disclaimer

LawfulWill operates as an online service accessible from multiple jurisdictions. However:

• We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available in all locations
• Accessing the Service from jurisdictions where its content is illegal is prohibited
• You are responsible for compliance with local laws
• Some states have specific requirements for online legal document services

16. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

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