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.
Money, land, and tax-sensitive transfers need qualified advice. The software can hold context; it does not replace deeds.
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What is Legacy OS, in plain English
A short guide to what Legacy OS does on EternalSelf — vault, circle, guardians, and delivery — without jargon.
Reflection companion: what it is not
Legacy’s AI reflection is a bounded companion for people you authorize — not a replacement for grief work or professional care.
Legacy is not just cloud backup
Why Dropbox-style sync is insufficient for an estate — roles, timing, and delivery are the missing layer.
