Plain-English Document Translator

When a client needs to understand a document but the legal language would confuse them — court orders, opposing counsel letters, contracts, estate plans.

Translate the following legal document into plain English for my client.

Rules:
- No legal jargon — if a legal term is essential, define it in parentheses on first use
- Short sentences and paragraphs
- Organize by topic, not by document section
- Highlight what affects the client directly
- Flag anything that requires their decision or action
- End with "Questions to ask your attorney" — 2-3 things the client should follow up on

Client context: [e.g., individual in a divorce, small business owner reviewing a lease, beneficiary of a trust]

Document:
[PASTE THE DOCUMENT]

Example Output

A 1-2 page plain-English summary organized by topic, with action items highlighted and follow-up questions listed.

Tips

• •Specify the client's context so Claude adjusts the explanation level appropriately.
• •Ask Claude to flag the sections that require the client's decision — this saves a follow-up call.
• •Use this alongside the original document, not as a replacement — clients should always have both.

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