How it Works & FAQ

SoroWill is a smart contract on Stellar Soroban that automates inheritance. You lock USDC into the contract, specify beneficiaries and check-in periods, and prove you are still active by checking in before each deadline. If you miss a check-in, anyone can trigger the grace period. If the grace period passes without a response from you, the contract automatically distributes your funds to your beneficiaries according to the percentages you set.

If you miss a check-in deadline, anyone can trigger a grace period (which you set during creation, typically 3-14 days). During this grace period, you can still respond and prevent the release. You simply need to access SoroWill and check in again. If you do not respond before the grace period ends, the funds are released to your beneficiaries automatically.

Yes, while you are active (before a check-in is missed), you can update your will with new beneficiaries, adjust percentages, or change your check-in and grace period settings. This is done by creating a new will with cloned settings and canceling the old one.

Yes, at any time while you remain active (before the grace period is triggered), you can cancel your will and recover your funds. This is done through the will details page. Once a grace period is triggered, cancellation is no longer possible.

Guardians are optional trusted addresses (up to 3) that you can designate. Any 2 guardians can force an early release of your will if you become incapacitated. This is an additional safeguard to ensure funds reach your beneficiaries if you cannot respond.

Yes, during the grace period (which you set when creating your will), you can still check in and prevent the release. Once the grace period expires without a check-in, the funds are released permanently and cannot be recovered.

SoroWill currently supports USDC on Stellar. You specify the token contract address when creating a will. Make sure you use the correct contract address for your network (testnet vs. mainnet).

Yes. SoroWill is trustless because it is governed entirely by the smart contract. No lawyers, courts, or intermediaries are involved. The contract enforces the outcome exactly as you configured it. All logic is on-chain and transparent.

No. Will details are private and can only be viewed by the will owner using their connected wallet. Beneficiaries and guardians can view their relevant information through dedicated pages.

If you lose access to your wallet and cannot check in, the grace period will eventually expire and your beneficiaries will receive the funds. If you designated guardians, any 2 of them can trigger an early release. SoroWill is designed to ensure funds reach your beneficiaries even if you cannot respond.

Yes. Beneficiaries can view the status of wills they are named in by using the share verification page. They can see the amount, beneficiary split, and current check-in status.

All wills are stored on the Stellar blockchain and secured by the SoroWill smart contract. Your private keys remain under your control. Only the will data is on-chain; your beneficiary addresses and settings are transparent but not reversible once submitted.

Yes. SoroWill supports Stellar federated addresses in the format name*domain.com for beneficiaries and guardians. Simply enter the federated address and use the Resolve button to convert it to the underlying Stellar address for confirmation.

You set your own check-in period when creating a will (30, 60, 90, 180, or 365 days). We recommend setting calendar reminders for yourself. The will details page always shows your next check-in deadline.

SoroWill does not take a percentage of your funds. You only pay standard Stellar network fees for transactions (check-in, creation, claim, etc.). These fees are typically very small.

If you are a beneficiary of a will that has been released, you can claim your share through the inheritance page. You will need your Stellar wallet connected and must complete a simple transaction to receive your funds.