Legal Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice

The information on settledestate.com is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We work hard to keep our probate procedures, court requirements, and estate settlement information accurate and current, but none of it replaces professional legal advice.

Every situation is different. Probate and estate administration laws vary by state and can change. What applies to one person may not apply to you. Before making legal decisions or acting on anything you read here, talk to a qualified attorney licensed in your state.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Settled or any of its contributors. Communications through this website, including any interactive tools, calculators, or assessments, do not create a confidential or privileged relationship.

Accuracy of Information

We do our best to keep the information on this website accurate and current. That said, we cannot guarantee every detail is complete or up to date at all times. Court fees, procedures, forms, and legal requirements can change without notice.

We gather county, court, and procedural information from official sources, but you should always double-check directly with the relevant court or government agency before taking action.

External Links

This website links to external websites and resources for your convenience. We do not endorse or control the content on those sites and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or content.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Settled and its contributors disclaim all liability for any damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of this website or reliance on information provided here. This includes, but is not limited to, missed deadlines, incorrect filings, financial losses, or any other consequences of acting on information from this website.

Paid Products: Probate Action Plan & Estate Plan Roadmap

Settled offers paid personalized guidance products: the Probate Action Plan and the Estate Plan Roadmap. These products use artificial intelligence to analyze your answers and generate a personalized report. While these reports reference real state statutes, county court data, filing fees, and deadlines, they are informational guidance, not legal advice.

Specifically, these paid products:

• Are not a substitute for an attorney. They help you prepare for and make the most of professional legal consultations, not replace them.
• Use AI to generate personalized content. While we use state and county data to inform the analysis, AI-generated content may contain errors. Always verify critical information (deadlines, fees, filing requirements) with the relevant court or a licensed attorney.
• Do not create an attorney-client relationship. Purchasing a plan does not establish any professional relationship with Settled, Amenti Labs LLC, or any attorney.
• Include attorney search results, not attorney referrals. Attorney information in your plan comes from public web searches. We do not vet, endorse, or guarantee any attorney listed. You should independently verify any attorney's credentials and suitability.
• Are personalized to your answers, not verified against your actual documents.The plan is based on what you tell us. If your answers are incomplete or inaccurate, the guidance may not apply to your situation.

Refund Policy

If your Probate Action Plan or Estate Plan Roadmap is not useful to your situation, contact us at [email protected] within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. Refunds are processed to the original payment method via Stripe.

Not Practicing Law

Settled is operated by Amenti Labs LLC, a technology company. We are not a law firm and do not practice law. Our products and tools organize publicly available legal information and apply it to your situation using technology. This is informational guidance, the same kind of information you could find through your own research, organized and personalized for convenience.

We do not represent you in any legal matter, appear on your behalf in court, draft legal documents, or provide opinions on the outcome of any legal proceeding. If you need legal representation, please consult a licensed attorney in your state.

State-Specific Information

Settled currently covers probate procedures for California, Florida, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Probate laws differ a lot from state to state. Do not apply information about one state's probate process to estates in another state without talking to an attorney licensed there.

When to Seek Legal Help

We recommend talking to a qualified probate attorney if any of these apply:

• For formal administration when required by your state's law
• When the estate includes real property or complex assets
• When there are disputes among beneficiaries or heirs
• When creditor claims exceed estate assets
• When there are questions about will validity
• When you are uncertain about any aspect of the probate process