Estate Services Agreement

ESTATE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Estate Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Client Name: ("Client"), and Service Provider Name: ("Service Provider").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or authorized representative of certain estate assets and requires professional services related to estate management, administration, preservation, and disposition; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider holds experience and expertise in estate services, including but not limited to inventory, maintenance, coordination with contractors and third parties, and reporting to Client; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will perform such services.

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider shall perform the tasks described above and such additional incidental tasks as reasonably necessary to complete the described services. Services shall include, without limitation: conducting an inventory of estate assets, securing and maintaining real property, coordinating repairs and contractors, obtaining and providing documentation of expenses, and delivering periodic status reports to Client.

PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation for the services performed under this Agreement shall be as follows:

Late Payment: Any undisputed amount not paid within days of the invoice due date shall accrue interest at the rate of or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower. Client shall also reimburse Service Provider for reasonable costs of collection, including attorneys' fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Effective Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon giving days' prior written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for thirty (30) days following written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve Client of its obligation to pay for services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Definitions: "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other in connection with this Agreement, including estate records, financial information, personal data, and privileged communications.

Obligations: Each party shall (a) keep Confidential Information strictly confidential, (b) use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and (c) restrict disclosure to employees, agents, or contractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein.

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information which (i) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (ii) is already rightfully known by the receiving party at the time of disclosure; (iii) is developed independently by the receiving party without use of Confidential Information; or (iv) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and, where legally permitted, an opportunity to seek protective measures.

INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

Service Provider shall maintain commercially reasonable insurance coverage appropriate to the services provided and shall provide certificates of insurance upon Client's reasonable request. Service Provider agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client from claims arising from Service Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing services under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by Client's own negligence or misconduct.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts located within that State, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any schedules and exhibits executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and communications, whether written or oral. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Client may assign to its successors in interest. Notices: All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and deemed delivered when personally delivered, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or mailed by certified mail to the addresses provided by the parties.

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