Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 10, 2026

Our Commitment

Settled is committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

We recognize that families going through the probate process may be dealing with difficult circumstances. Accessible design helps ensure that everyone can find the information they need.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to improve accessibility:

Navigation

Keyboard navigation throughout the site
Skip-to-content links for screen reader users
Consistent navigation structure across pages
Breadcrumb trails to show location within the site

Visual Design

Color contrast ratios that meet WCAG AA standards
Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
Focus indicators for interactive elements
No content that flashes more than three times per second

Content

Alternative text for images
Descriptive link text
Headings that convey document structure
Clear and simple language when possible

Forms and Interactive Elements

Labels associated with form fields
Error messages that identify the issue
Touch targets sized for easy interaction on mobile devices
ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate

Assistive Technology

Our site is designed to work with assistive technologies including:

Screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

We are continually working to improve accessibility. Some areas we are actively working on include:

PDF documents may not be fully accessible
Some older content may not meet current standards
Third-party embedded content may have accessibility limitations

Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our site. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us: