Attorney Client Privilege

Learn about attorney-client privilege in estate planning. Understand when communications are protected and how this privilege affects your trust and will doc...

Does attorney-client privilege apply when I create my own estate planning documents?

Attorney-client privilege only protects communications between you and a licensed attorney representing you. If you create estate planning documents yourself using online platforms or software, no attorney-client privilege exists since there's no attorney involved. This means your communications with the platform aren't legally protected. However, your personal estate planning information remains private under general privacy laws and the platform's privacy policy.