Elder Law Report
Elder Law Report
Greg McIntyre, J.D., M.B.A.
Etsy Is Not A Lawyer
9 minutes Posted May 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Shopping For A Will Online
Why Accountability Matters
Will Requirements And Court Rejection
The Hidden Cost Of Cheap Wills
Family Fallout And Final Takeaway
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You can order a custom gift online in minutes, but trusting an online marketplace with your will is a very different kind of purchase. Greg McIntyre and Haley Matson get blunt about the rising trend of Etsy-style wills and other DIY estate planning documents, and why “I can buy it” is not the same as “I should use it.” We dig into what people miss when they treat a last will and testament like a simple note. Wills have strict legal requirements, and when those requirements are not met, a cou...