Questions from the living
FAQ
Is this actually legal?+
Yes. Every document is state-specific and meets the statutory requirements for execution in your state. You print, sign, and witness (or notarize) per the instructions we give you.
What if my ex contests it?+
A properly executed will is extremely difficult to overturn. Our documents include the standard self-proving affidavit and follow your state's witnessing rules. Your ex can yell. The paperwork holds.
Will my family fight anyway?+
Probably a little. But specificity is a peacemaker. The more clearly your wishes are spelled out, the less room there is for interpretation, grudges, and lawsuits.
Can I change it later?+
Yes — forever. Update beneficiaries, swap executors, add a new kid, remove an old grudge. Updates are included on the Trust and Vault plans.
Do I need a will if I'm young and broke?+
Yes. A will isn't about wealth — it's about control. Who gets your dog. Who raises your kid. Who gets your guitar. The state has defaults you will hate.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?+
A will goes through probate (slow, public, expensive). A trust skips it (fast, private, cheaper for your heirs). If you own a house or have kids, a trust usually pays for itself.
Are you actually lawyers?+
No. We're a software company. We're not your lawyer. If your situation is complex (large estate, business, special needs heir), talk to one.
What happens to my data when I die?+
Your designated executor gets access via the credentials you store. Everything is encrypted at rest. We don't sell your data. We barely look at it.
What if I get hit by a bus tomorrow without finishing?+
Then your state's intestacy laws decide everything. They are not generous. They are not what you'd pick. Finish today.
Why does your website look like this?+
Because pretending death isn't real is how it stays scary. Joking about it is how it stops being.
How does The Vault know I've actually died?+
Release requires a verified death certificate plus confirmation from the trustee you designate. We don't take a missed login as proof of death.
Who can see what I put in the Vault before I die?+
Nobody. Vault contents are encrypted in transit and at rest. Not your family, not your trustee, not us. Only the recipients you named, and only after death is verified.