6 May 2026

Ethical will vs legal will (digital context)

Values, letters, and guidance — distinct from dispositive wills. Learn the difference before you store anything under the wrong label.

An ethical will (or legacy letter) carries values, stories, and guidance. A legal will disposes of property under law. Conflating them confuses people when they are already overwhelmed.

Use Legacy OS for structured personal legacy — not as a substitute for executed testamentary documents where your jurisdiction requires them.

Point to professionals for property

Money, land, and tax-sensitive transfers need qualified advice. The software can hold context; it does not replace deeds.

Your Legacy workspace data is hosted in the EU (Supabase EU region) — GDPR-aligned infrastructure.

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