Starting at $695 Will Plan · 6 documents · Attorney consultation included
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Attorney-Guided Estate Planning, Serving NY & NJ

Your family doesn't need a form. They need a plan.

Expert-crafted estate planning documents with a 30-minute attorney consultation included. For families who don't need a full-service law firm, but won't settle for a DIY template. Starting at $695.

Serving NY & NJExpanding nationwide
Attorney-ReviewedFor state compliance
Starting at $695Everything included
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Which plan fits your family?
What's your situation?
Do you own a home or have assets over $250K?
Where do you live?
Your recommendation
Will-Based Estate Plan
Starting at $695 · Solo
Based on your answers, our 6-document Will Plan covers everything you need, without the complexity (or cost) of a trust.
No payment required. We'll never share your answers.

What your family loses when there is no plan

9–18 mo.
Average probate timeline in New York & New Jersey without a plan. During that time, accounts can freeze, the home may be tied up, and your family makes every decision on a court's calendar, not their own.
67% of Americans have no estate plan at all. Most assume "later." For their families, "later" is a courtroom.

No Power of Attorney

If you're incapacitated and no one has legal authority to act, your family petitions the court for guardianship. That process alone can take months.

$15,000 – $30,000 in legal fees

Probate Without a Plan

Bond requirements. Court oversight. Annual reporting. Attorney fees that compound for years. Probate without planning is the most expensive way to settle an estate.

Years of fees & court oversight

A Will Is Not Enough for Some Families

Your Will still goes through probate. Your family still waits months. Your assets are still public record. A Trust changes all of that.

Probate costs 3 to 7% of your estate

"The most expensive estate plan is the one your family pays for in court after you're gone."

Your Plan, in Five Steps.

Simple, guided, and done in days. Every plan includes a consultation with a licensed estate planning attorney before your documents are finalized.

1

Tell Us About Your Situation

You will be invited to complete a brief intake form in your client portal. Share your goals, family structure, and key priorities. Plain English, no legal jargon.

2

Your Planning Call with a Planning Specialist

Your Planning Specialist (a non-attorney LawBits team member) walks you through key decisions, helps you select the right plan, and prepares you for your attorney consultation.

3

State-Specific Documents, Built on Proven Strategy

Your inputs and specialist guidance generate professional estate planning documents, state-specific and built on proven strategies from thousands of estate plans.

4

Attorney Consultation

A licensed estate planning attorney reviews your documents with you during a 30-minute consultation, confirms they reflect your intentions, and answers your questions.

5

Sign & Receive Your Documents

Your completed documents are delivered with clear signing guidance and notary instructions so you can execute your plan with confidence.

Every Document You Need. Nothing You Don't.

Every LawBits plan includes the essential estate planning documents for your situation, drafted to your state's legal requirements. Trust Plans include everything in the Will Plan, plus a Revocable Living Trust package.

Included in both plans

01

Power of Attorney

Designates someone you trust to manage your finances and legal matters if you can't.

  • Customized to your state's requirements
  • Attorney-reviewed for compliance
  • Covers finances, property, and legal matters
Without one, families pay $15K–$30K in guardianship proceedings
02

Healthcare Proxy

Appoints someone to make medical decisions on your behalf when you're unable to communicate.

  • Names your chosen medical decision-maker
  • Legally binding in your state
  • Includes backup designee
Without one, courts appoint a stranger to make your medical calls
03

HIPAA Authorization

Gives your designated contacts legal access to your medical records and health information.

  • Grants access to your medical records
  • Covers all healthcare providers
  • Activates immediately when needed
Without one, your family is legally locked out, even in emergencies
04

Living Will

Documents your wishes for end-of-life medical care: life support, resuscitation, and comfort measures.

  • Documents your end-of-life preferences
  • Covers life support, resuscitation, comfort care
  • Removes the burden from your family
Without one, your family carries the weight of guessing your wishes
05

Disposition of Remains

Specifies your preferences for burial, cremation, or other arrangements, so your family doesn't have to decide during grief.

  • Records burial, cremation, or other preferences
  • Legally binding directive
  • Prevents family disputes during grief
Without one, disagreements arise when your family can least handle them
06

Last Will and Testament

The cornerstone of your estate plan. Names your beneficiaries, guardians for minors, and how your assets are distributed.

  • Names beneficiaries and guardians for minors
  • Specifies exactly how assets are distributed
  • Attorney-reviewed for state compliance
Without one, a judge decides who gets what, and who raises your kids

Everything above, plus these three documents

07

Revocable Living Trust

Holds your assets during your lifetime and distributes them to your beneficiaries after death, without going through probate.

  • Avoids probate entirely
  • Keeps your estate private
  • Works across state lines
The gold standard for protecting your legacy and your family’s time
08

Certification of Trust

A summary document that proves your trust exists and identifies the trustee, without revealing the full contents of your trust.

  • Required by banks and financial institutions
  • Keeps trust details private
  • Simplifies asset transfers
Without one, banks can demand the full trust document, exposing private details
09

Pour-Over Will

A safety net will that captures any assets not already in your trust at death, and transfers them into your trust automatically.

  • Catches assets left outside the trust
  • Ensures everything follows your trust’s instructions
  • Works alongside your Revocable Living Trust
Without one, assets outside the trust still go through probate

Not All Estate Plans Are Created Equal

See how LawBits compares to DIY form services and full-service law firms.

Form-Based Services Full-Service Law Firm LawBits
Professional estate planning documents Software-generated templates Full attorney-drafted State-specific, attorney-reviewed
Guidance before you decide You figure it out alone Planning Specialist walks you through it
Attorney consultation included in base price Paid add-on or not available Yes — included in full-service pricing Included. Will: 30 min. Trust: 45 min.
Attorney-client privilegeLegally protected confidentiality for what you share with your attorney None Full, throughout During attorney consultation only
Transparent, flat-fee pricing Low cost, template quality Typically $3,000–$10,000+ Will from $695 · Trust from $1,295
Fast turnaround Instant. You do the work 2–6 weeks Days, not weeks

Why LawBits

We built LawBits for families who want expert-crafted estate planning documents delivered efficiently, with a licensed attorney consultation included.

Professional Documents, Not Algorithm-Generated

Every document is built on proven strategies from thousands of estate plans. No fill-in-the-blank templates. No software-generated boilerplate.

One Price. Everything Included.

No surprise add-ons. No hidden tiers. Will Plans from $695. Trust Plans from $1,295. Your attorney consultation and all professional estate planning documents are included in every plan.

Serving New York & New Jersey. Expanding Nationwide.

Currently available in New York and New Jersey, with plans to expand to all 50 states. Every plan meets the same high standard, built on proven estate planning strategies.

Built for Real People, Not Legal Jargon Enthusiasts

We explain everything in plain English. Your attorney walks you through each document so you understand exactly what you're signing and why it matters.

Currently Serving New York & New Jersey

We're expanding nationwide. Join the waitlist to be first in line when we launch in your state.

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Not in New York or New Jersey? Drop your email — we'll notify you the moment LawBits launches in your state.

You Don't Need to Be Wealthy. You Need to Be Prepared.

Estate planning isn't about how much you have. It's about protecting what matters.

Young Professionals

"You're building something. A career, a savings account, maybe a family. You didn't build it so a court could decide what happens to it."

Parents & Families

"You chose their school. You chose their doctor. Choose who takes care of them if you can't."

Starting Over

"Life changed. Your documents should too. Old beneficiaries, outdated directives. We replace them with ones that reflect who you are now."

When LawBits Isn't the Right Fit

We would rather tell you upfront than take your money and leave you with the wrong plan. If any of these describe your situation, you'll be better served by a full-service firm.

Complex, high-net-worth estates

Estates over $5 million or with significant business interests need bespoke planning we don't offer.

Multi-state or international assets

Real estate in multiple states or significant international holdings require coordinated counsel across jurisdictions.

Contested family situations

If you anticipate disputes among heirs or are in a contested family matter, you need an attorney advocating for you directly.

Ongoing legal representation

If you need a lawyer on retainer or full-service estate planning counsel, you're better off with a traditional firm.

Special needs or trust administration

Special needs trusts, charitable trusts, and ongoing trust administration sit outside the scope of our flat-fee plans.

Our Promise

If we're not right for you, we'll say so.

Your planning specialist will tell you in your planning call, and we'll refund you in full. No questions, no hard feelings.

Real protection. A fraction of the cost.

Every plan includes the six documents your family needs and a consultation with a licensed estate planning attorney.

Best for parents & homeowners

Trust-Based Estate Plan

Everything in the Will Plan, plus three trust documents. Best when you own a home or have young children. Keeps assets out of probate.

Solo
$1,295
Married
$1,495
  • Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Proxy (Medical Power of Attorney)
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Living Will
  • Disposition of Remains
  • Plus three trust documents
  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Certification of Trust
  • Pour-Over Will (replaces the standalone Will)
  • 45-Min Attorney Consultation
Get Started: Trust Plan

No surprise fees. No add-ons. No hidden tiers. One price covers everything listed above.

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Our Satisfaction Promise

If you haven’t yet had the attorney consultation and feel LawBits isn’t the right fit, we’ll refund your purchase in full, no questions asked. If your consultation has already taken place, we’ll refund the document preparation fee and retain the attorney consultation fee. We’d rather tell you that you need a different solution than leave you uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

01Getting Started

Most plans go from start to signed documents in days, not months. You'll complete a short online intake, have a planning call to confirm the right fit, your six documents are prepared, and a licensed estate planning attorney walks through them with you before signing.

LawBits is a modern way to protect your family and future. We help you create high-quality estate planning documents (wills, trusts, and powers of attorney) through a guided online experience that includes real attorney support. The simplicity of technology with the confidence of professional assistance.

LawBits is a legal technology platform, not a law firm. There are no partners to compensate, no corner offices, no hourly billing. We've built software that handles the repetitive parts of estate planning — intake, document assembly, state-specific compliance — so a licensed estate planning attorney can focus on what actually requires their judgment: reviewing your plan with you and confirming it reflects your intentions. That's how a Will Plan with attorney consultation can start at $695 instead of $3,000+.

Everyone over 18. Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. It's about making sure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for if something unexpected happens.

Currently serving New York and New Jersey, with plans to expand to all 50 states. Every document is customized for your state and reviewed for local compliance. If you're in another state, join our waitlist to be notified when we launch in your area.

02Estate Planning Basics

A will takes effect after you pass away and goes through probate court. A trust manages and transfers your assets privately, helping your family avoid the delays and costs of probate.

Probate is the court process that settles an estate. It's often slow, public, and expensive. A trust keeps things private and efficient, saving your loved ones time, money, and stress.

A POA lets someone you trust handle your finances or legal matters if you can't. LawBits creates clear, state-specific POAs that ensure your chosen agent can act on your behalf when needed.

This document ensures your medical wishes are honored if you're unable to speak for yourself. You choose who can make healthcare decisions and express your values clearly in advance.

Check your plan every few years, or after major life changes like marriage, divorce, or a new child, to make sure it still fits your life and goals.

Without a will or trust, state law decides who inherits your property and who cares for your children. LawBits ensures those choices are made by you, not the court.

03Using LawBits

Every LawBits plan begins with a short online intake that helps us understand your goals and family situation. Our Orientation Concierge personally guides you through the next steps. Your information is used to prepare customized documents based on attorney-approved templates for your state. You'll have an attorney consultation to ensure your plan aligns with your wishes and complies with local requirements. After the consultation, your completed documents are securely delivered, ready for your review and signing with the included instructions.

Your documents are drafted using attorney-developed templates and reviewed for your state's legal requirements. A licensed estate planning attorney walks you through them during your consultation.

Will Plans start at $695 (Solo) and $895 (Married). Trust Plans start at $1,295 (Solo) and $1,495 (Married). Everything is included: your attorney consultation and every document you need. No surprise fees, no add-ons, no hidden tiers.

Yes. You can request updates within one month of receiving your documents. Because even small edits can have big legal effects, all updates are reviewed by our attorneys for accuracy and compliance, at a clear, reasonable fee. For life changes further down the road (marriage, divorce, new children, or relocation), LawBits® makes it easy to revisit your plan as your circumstances evolve.

We use bank-level encryption, secure cloud storage, and strict privacy standards. Your data and documents remain confidential and are never shared without your consent.

04Legal & Practical

Yes. Every document is customized for your state and reviewed for local compliance, ensuring your plan meets all legal standards where you live.

Absolutely. LawBits walks you through naming primary and backup guardians, so you know your children will always be cared for by the people you trust most.

For many families, LawBits provides everything needed. But if your situation is complex, we'll connect you with a trusted estate attorney in your area for specialized guidance.

Yes. Your plan can cover digital assets (passwords, online accounts, and cryptocurrency) so your digital life is handled just as carefully as your physical estate.

A comprehensive LawBits plan typically includes:

  • Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Proxy or Medical Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Living Will
  • Disposition of Remains
  • Revocable Living Trust or Last Will & Testament

Together, these protect your family, finances, and healthcare choices, all in one clear, legally valid plan.

Give your family clarity. Not a courthouse.

Six documents. A licensed attorney consultation. Done in days, not months.