What is online estate planning?
Online estate planning is the process of creating key legal documents, such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, through a secure digital platform. It offers a convenient and affordable way to manage your estate planning needs. With our online estate concierge, you’ll have guidance and support at every step.
Are online estate planning services legal?
Online estate planning services are legal as long as they comply with state laws and regulations. BetterEstate provides a platform that helps you generate high-quality legal documents. From guiding you through regulations to aligning your wills and trusts with state requirements, we make the process simple. For complex estate planning needs, we recommend consulting a legal professional. Sign up today and get started for free.
What makes BetterEstate different from other services?
Most platforms make you pay upfront, but with BetterEstate you can start for free. Our estate consultation is simple and conversational, guiding you through key questions and adapting to your unique situation. Rather than forcing you through a standard questionnaire, we provide personalized recommendations without complicated legal jargon. While other platforms only auto-generate wills, our documents are reviewed and finalized by human experts. With a 4.9-star rating, we are committed to user-friendly service, high-quality legal documents, and affordable pricing.
Is my information secure?
Absolutely! For us, your privacy comes first. This is why we use bank-level encryption to protect your sensitive data throughout the estate planning process. Our platform is designed to ensure that your personal information remains confidential and safe from unauthorized access. We adhere to strict data protection protocols and comply with relevant regulations to keep data breaches at bay. For further queries, feel free to reach out to us.
How does the process work?
Our will and trust process is simple and user-friendly. It starts with a free consultation with an estate planning assistant who answers your questions and guides you through each step. You can explore options such as wills and trusts, then pay a one-time fee when you are ready to proceed. Our experts will finalize lawyer-grade, state-compliant documents tailored to your needs. Have questions? We are here to help.
How long does it take to create my estate plan?
Most clients complete their consultation in around 17 minutes. Our streamlined process eliminates unnecessary complexity while ensuring your estate plan is thorough and legally sound. You can pause and resume anytime during the process.
Are these documents legally binding?
Yes, documents generated through BetterEstate are legally binding once signed, witnessed, and notarized (where required). All our estate planning documents, including wills and trusts, are lawyer-grade and compliant with your state’s laws. This ensures they meet the legal requirements to be recognized in court. For more details, connect with our estate assistants online anytime, free of charge.
Is it possible to update the documents later?
Yes, you can easily update your documents when life changes occur. Our streamlined process lets you adjust for events such as childbirth, marriage, or new assets. We make it simple to keep your estate plan current. With our platform, you can update wills, trusts, and other documents as needed, whether that means adding or removing beneficiaries, changing guardianship, or adjusting asset distribution. Every estate document includes 30 days of free updates.