Editorial Standards

Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and trustworthiness in every piece of legal content we publish.

Our Mission

Made For Law publishes educational content and free tools covering probate, estate planning, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, employment law, real estate, and other legal topics. Our goal is to help families, individuals, and attorneys make informed decisions based on accurate, current information.

Much of the legal content we cover is considered Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) content by search engines because it directly affects readers' financial and legal well-being. We take this responsibility seriously and hold our content to the highest standards of accuracy and sourcing.

For practical walkthroughs, visit our guides. To learn more about the company and team behind this process, see about us.

How We Research and Write

We use a variety of research and writing tools, including AI, to efficiently produce content. Every article goes through human editorial review and fact-checking against primary sources before publication. Our process:

  1. Topic research. We identify topics based on common questions families and attorneys face across probate, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, and other legal areas, as well as keyword research and gaps in existing online resources.
  2. Primary source review. Our editorial team consults primary legal sources including state statutes, court rules, the Uniform Probate Code, IRS publications, and bar association guidance.
  3. AI-assisted drafting. We use AI tools to help research and draft content efficiently. All AI-assisted content is reviewed and edited by our human editorial team before publication. The same accuracy standards apply regardless of how content was initially drafted.
  4. Human editorial review. Every article is reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy, clarity, and practical usefulness. We verify factual claims against authoritative sources and cite specific statutes, dollar amounts, percentages, and timeframes.
  5. Source citation. Articles include links to authoritative external sources such as the IRS, American Bar Association, state bar associations, the Uniform Law Commission, AARP, and government agencies.

Our Sources

We prioritize the following types of sources, in order of preference:

  • State statutes and court rules— the primary authority for probate law in each jurisdiction
  • The Uniform Probate Code (UPC) and Uniform Trust Code (UTC)— model legislation adopted in whole or part by many states
  • IRS publications and guidance— for estate tax, income tax, and gift tax information
  • Bar association resources— including the ABA, ACTEC, and state bar associations
  • Government agencies— Social Security Administration, FTC, CFPB, and state court systems
  • Peer-reviewed legal scholarship— law review articles and Restatements where applicable

Attorney Review

We are actively building relationships with licensed attorneys across practice areas to review our content for legal accuracy. Articles that have been reviewed by a licensed attorney display a green “Attorney-Reviewed” badge with the reviewer's name and credentials.

Articles that have not yet been attorney-reviewed display a blue “Editorially Reviewed” badge, indicating they have been fact-checked by our editorial team against primary sources but have not been independently verified by a licensed attorney.

If you are a licensed attorney interested in reviewing content for Made For Law, please contact our editorial team.

Content Updates

Laws change. We monitor legislative updates, fee schedule changes, and court rule amendments across all 50 states and update our content accordingly. Each article displays the date it was last reviewed or updated, so readers can assess the currency of the information.

Our legal calculators are updated with current fee schedules, statute citations, and filing costs as jurisdictions publish new schedules, typically on an annual basis.

What We Are Not

Made For Law provides educational content and tools. We are not a law firm, we are not attorneys, and our content does not constitute legal advice. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any federal, state, county, or local government agency, court system, or bar association. Every legal situation is unique, and readers should consult a licensed attorney in their jurisdiction for advice specific to their circumstances.

Our attorney directory can help you find a qualified attorney near you.

Corrections and Feedback

If you find an error in any of our content, or if a law has changed and our content is outdated, please report a content error. We investigate every report and update content promptly when corrections are needed. We take accuracy seriously and appreciate readers who help us maintain the highest standard.