Legal Will Serve Letter

LEGAL WILL SERVE LETTER

This Legal Will Serve Letter (the "Letter") is made effective as of by and between Client Name: and Serving Counsel Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is a party or prospective party to the matter entitled , pending or expected to be commenced in (the "Matter");

WHEREAS, Client requests that Serving Counsel accept service of process and related pleadings on Client's behalf in the Matter in the jurisdiction identified above; and

WHEREAS, Serving Counsel is willing to accept such service under the terms and limitations set forth in this Letter.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Appointment and Acceptance

1.1 Appointment. Client hereby appoints Serving Counsel to accept service of process and related notices on Client's behalf in the Matter solely for the purposes set forth in this Letter. This appointment is limited to acceptance of service and transmission of documents to Client; it is not an appearance of record, and Serving Counsel does not undertake litigation representation beyond the acceptance of service unless expressly agreed in writing.

1.2 Acceptance. Serving Counsel accepts the appointment described above on the terms and conditions of this Letter and agrees to accept delivery of process, pleadings, subpoenas, and other formal papers in the Matter when presented by a process server, courier, or other authorized deliverer.

2. Scope of Authority and Procedures

2.1 Scope. Serving Counsel's authority under this Letter is limited to receipt of service of process and related documents. Serving Counsel shall not file appearances, pleadings, admissions, or other court documents on behalf of Client, except to the extent necessary to effectuate the receipt or acknowledgment of service as expressly permitted in writing by Client.

2.2 Handling of Received Documents. Serving Counsel will promptly (and in any event within business days of receipt) forward copies of any documents received to Client at the contact information provided in Section 6. Serving Counsel will retain originals only as necessary to document service and will return or destroy originals at Client's direction.

3. Fees and Expenses

3.1 Fee. As full compensation for accepting service under this Letter, Client shall pay Serving Counsel an appointment fee in the amount of plus reasonable expenses incurred in connection with service and handling of documents.

3.2 Invoicing and Payment. Serving Counsel shall invoice Client for fees and expenses. All invoices are due within days of receipt. Late payments shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law.

4. Limitations; No Waiver

4.1 Limited Representation. Except for accepting service and forwarding documents as expressly set forth, Serving Counsel shall not be deemed to represent Client in the Matter and shall have no obligation to take litigation steps, provide legal advice, or make appearances absent a separate written engagement.

4.2 No Waiver. Acceptance of service under this Letter shall not constitute a waiver of any defenses, objections, or motions available to Client in the Matter, including but not limited to jurisdictional defenses and statute of limitations defenses.

5. Indemnification

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Serving Counsel and its partners, associates, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Serving Counsel's acceptance of service or performance of its obligations under this Letter, except to the extent that such claims arise from Serving Counsel's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. Notices

All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted under this Letter must be in writing and delivered by hand, courier, certified mail (return receipt requested), or email to the addresses set forth below (or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice in accordance with this Section).

7. Term and Termination

This Letter shall commence on the effective date and remain in effect until terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other party or upon mutual written agreement. Termination shall not affect Serving Counsel's obligation to forward any documents received prior to the effective date of termination or Client's obligation to pay fees and expenses accrued prior to termination.

8. Confidentiality

Serving Counsel will maintain the confidentiality of documents and information received pursuant to this Letter in accordance with applicable professional obligations. Nothing in this Letter shall permit Serving Counsel to disclose privileged communications of Client except as authorized by Client or required by law.

9. Miscellaneous Provisions

9.1 Governing Law. This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

9.2 Entire Agreement. This Letter constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, relating thereto.

9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Letter is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9.4 Amendments; Waiver. Any amendment or modification of this Letter must be in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver of any breach or default shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

9.5 Counterparts. This Letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

10. Acknowledgments

Each party represents and warrants that the person signing this Letter on its behalf has been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Letter and to bind the party to its terms.

CONSENT TO ACCEPTANCE

Serving Counsel confirms acceptance of service on the terms set forth above and acknowledges the fee and forwarding obligations described in this Letter. Serving Counsel further confirms it has the authority to accept service in the jurisdiction identified above.

Accepts service for all papers in the Matter: Yes     Accepts service for limited purposes only: Yes

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