A estate settlement documents is an important legal document in Philippine practice.
Legalia automates the drafting. This tutorial walks you through the full process of generating a notary-ready Estate Settlement Documents online — from logging in to saving a print-ready PDF — in five steps.
Generate Estate Settlement Documents with Legalia
Estate settlement documents — Extrajudicial Settlement, Self-Adjudication, and more — are paid features. Unlock any single document for a one-time ₱199 (30 days, no subscription), or get the All-Access pass. Notary-ready Philippine format, correct legal language included.
Get Started with LegaliaStep 1: Log In and Open Your Dashboard
Sign in to your Legalia account. After logging in you will land on the document library dashboard, which lists all available document types grouped by category — Affidavits, Contracts, Deeds, and more.
Step 2: Select Estate Settlement Documents
Find and click Estate Settlement Documents in the appropriate category. The document editor opens in a two-panel layout:
- Left panel — the guided form with all required and optional fields
- Right panel — the live document preview, updated in real time
Every change you make in the form is immediately reflected in the preview — you always see exactly what will print.
Step 3: Fill In the Form
Complete all required fields in the form on the left panel. The form is organized into logical sections with clear labels and guidance. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
Step 4: Review the Live Preview
The right panel shows the document exactly as it will print. Review the full text carefully — check that all information is accurate and complete.
Two optional tools appear at the top of the preview panel:
- Short / Long toggle — switches between a concise and an expanded version of the document. Use the version that best fits your needs.
- Polish with AI — rewrites the document in formal legal language while preserving all facts. Useful when fields are filled with informal language.
Step 5: Print or Save as PDF
When the document looks correct, click the Print button in the action bar. Your browser's print dialog opens.
- To print on paper: select your printer and click Print.
- To save a PDF: change the Destination to Save as PDF. The output is a clean, single-page document with no UI chrome, headers, or footers — formatted for standard 8.5×11 or A4 paper with correct margins and line spacing.
Bring the printout to your commissioned notary public for signature and notarization.
Generate Estate Settlement Documents with Legalia
Estate settlement documents — Extrajudicial Settlement, Self-Adjudication, and more — are paid features. Unlock any single document for a one-time ₱199 (30 days, no subscription), or get the All-Access pass. Notary-ready Philippine format, correct legal language included.
Get Started with Legalia