Important: SmallEstateForm.com is a document generation tool, not a law firm. Use of this service does not create an attorney-client relationship. The documents and information provided are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney if you have questions about your specific legal situation.
1. Service Description
SmallEstateForm.com ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our") provides an online document generation platform that assists individuals in creating state-specific estate documents, including Small Estate Affidavits, Affidavits of Heirship, and Transfer on Death Deeds. Documents are generated based on information you provide and current state law as of the date of generation.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Not Legal Advice
The Service is designed to help you prepare documents based on information you provide. It does not constitute legal advice, legal representation, or the practice of law. We make no representations as to the legal sufficiency, accuracy, or applicability of any document generated by the Service for your particular purpose or jurisdiction.
Estate laws vary by state, county, and individual circumstance. Laws also change over time. You are solely responsible for verifying that any document generated meets current legal requirements in your jurisdiction before filing or presenting it.
3. User Responsibilities
By using the Service, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and truthful information when generating documents.
- Use documents generated by the Service only for lawful purposes.
- Verify all information in generated documents before signing, notarizing, or filing.
- Consult a licensed attorney when you are uncertain about whether a document is appropriate for your situation.
- Not misrepresent the content of any generated document or use any document to deceive courts, financial institutions, or other parties.
- Comply with all applicable laws regarding the execution, notarization, and filing of legal documents.
4. Fees & Payment
Certain features of the Service may be offered free of charge, while others may require payment. Applicable fees will be disclosed clearly before you are charged. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card information.
Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise expressly stated at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time, with notice provided on the Service.
5. Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, software, content, and underlying technology, is owned by SmallEstateForm.com and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Service without our express written permission.
Documents you generate using your own personal information are yours. You retain ownership of the data you provide; we do not claim any intellectual property rights over the personal information you input.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SmallEstateForm.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, or from any documents generated through the Service.
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that documents generated will be legally sufficient for your needs.
In no event shall our aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from use of the Service exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
7. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Delaware.
8. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: support@smallestateform.com