What is Posterity?
Posterity offers a streamlined solution for creating thorough, legally valid end-of-life plans without the need for an attorney. Users can quickly generate estate planning documents, such as wills and affidavits, tailored to the requirements of all 50 U.S. states. The platform guides individuals step by step in plain English, helping to consider important details related to assets, digital accounts, children, pets, and other sensitive matters.
Posterity empowers users to securely share plans and documents with chosen loved ones, while maintaining control over who can access specific information and when. The service also supports automations, enabling certain actions to be triggered after death, and offers unlimited sharing and document updates. All data is securely stored and easy to update, making ongoing care for one’s legacy both accessible and reliable.
Features
- Document Generation: Automatically creates legally binding estate documents for all 50 states
- Guided Planning: Step-by-step instruction in plain English for comprehensive planning
- Secure Sharing: Invite and control which family or friends access selected documents and information
- Automations: Execute scheduled or conditional actions, such as revealing information after death
- Unlimited Updates: Update documents and arrangements anytime with regenerated legal forms
- Death Verification: Manual process for verifying death certificates before certain disclosures
- Privacy Controls: Choose who can see selected information and when access is granted
Use Cases
- Creating a legal will and updating it as life circumstances change
- Transferring passwords and digital estate access to designated heirs
- Arranging for children’s and pets’ guardianship in the event of death
- Specifying inheritance and executor details for estate administration
- Scheduling delivery of sensitive information posthumously
- Inviting family and representatives to view or manage assigned plan sections
FAQs
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How can my plan become legally binding?
Posterity automatically generates all required documents for your state, which must then be printed and signed to become legally binding. The process is accompanied by QR codes on cover sheets that guide you step-by-step. -
How does sharing information with others work?
You can invite family or trusted individuals to access selected aspects of your plan. Access is determined by your privacy settings, and you can choose whether information is visible immediately or only after your passing. -
Is an attorney required to use Posterity?
No attorney is necessary for standard planning, as Posterity provides all the legal forms and instructions. However, for complex arrangements, the service may advise consulting with a legal professional. -
How much does Posterity cost?
Posterity provides a 15-day free trial and then requires an annual subscription of $29.99, billed yearly. -
How is my family notified or given access to my plan if something happens?
Your designated contacts can access your plan from their own accounts, respecting your privacy controls. Information such as gifts or arrangements is disclosed only after a verified death certificate is submitted, as specified by your settings.
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Average Response Time
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