Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ProbatePedia ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, tools, calculators, and all related services (collectively, "Services").
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Services.
2. Description of Services
ProbatePedia provides educational information, resources, and tools related to probate administration, estate planning, and trust management. Our services include:
- • Educational articles and guides on probate and trust topics
- • Interactive calculators for cost estimation
- • State-specific information and resources
- • General educational content about estate planning
3. Not Legal Advice - Important Disclaimer
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE.
ProbatePedia does not provide legal, financial, or professional advice. The information, tools, and resources on this website are general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. Laws vary significantly by state and change frequently.
You should consult with a qualified attorney, accountant, or other professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
4. Calculator Terms and Limitations
Our calculators provide estimates only and are not guarantees of actual costs or outcomes. Calculator results:
- • Are based on general data and may not reflect actual fees in your jurisdiction
- • Should not be relied upon for financial or legal decisions
- • Are processed locally in your browser and not stored by us
- • May contain errors or become outdated
- • Do not account for all possible variables or circumstances
5. User Responsibilities
By using our Services, you agree to:
- • Use the website for lawful purposes only
- • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- • Not use automated tools to extract or scrape content
- • Not transmit malicious code or viruses
- • Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
- • Verify information independently before relying on it
6. Intellectual Property
All content on ProbatePedia, including text, images, logos, calculators, and software, is the property of ProbatePedia or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
- • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- • Use our content for commercial purposes
- • Reverse engineer our calculators or software
- • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
7. Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the website.
Laws, regulations, and fees change frequently. It is your responsibility to verify current requirements and costs with appropriate authorities or professionals.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PROBATEPEDIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.
This includes, without limitation, damages for lost profits, lost data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ProbatePedia, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use of our Services or violation of these terms.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.
Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and those sites.
11. Service Availability
We strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to:
- • Modify or discontinue Services with or without notice
- • Restrict access for maintenance or technical issues
- • Update content and calculators as needed
- • Block access from certain geographic regions if required by law
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which ProbatePedia is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our Services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
We recommend reviewing these terms periodically for any changes.
14. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@probatepedia.com
Website: Contact Form
Response Time: We will respond to legal inquiries within 30 days.