Advice and Consultation
Get access to a dedicated law firm for answers on an unlimited number of personal legal matters, including pre-existing issues. Schedule a time to speak with a lawyer or request a call back within eight business hours.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Legal Research
To make sure you get the legal answers you need, your provider law firm can provide up to one hour of research per legal matter at no additional cost.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of research per legal issue
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of research per legal issue
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Document Review
From warranties, home improvement contracts, billing disputes and more, our provider law firm can read the fine print to ensure your legal documents protect your best interests before you sign. Get legal review on an unlimited number of personal documents. See plans for specific limits on number of pages.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Unlimited personal documents up to 15 pages
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited personal documents up to 25 pages
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited personal documents up to 35 pages
Letter or Phone Call
Many disputes can be resolved by having a provider lawyer make a call or write a letter on their letterhead. Your dedicated law firm can send a letter or make a phone call on your behalf to help resolve your legal matter. Your provider firm can send one letter or make one phone call for each unrelated personal legal matter.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Durable Power of Attorney
Get access to a vetted law firm to prepare a Durable Power of Attorney. From advice on what you may include to specifying who you will grant the power to, your LegalShield provider lawyer can help you prepare your Durable Power of Attorney.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Living Will/Physician’s Directive
Make your wishes known regarding your end-of-life decisions. Your vetted law firm can provide a Living Will/Physician’s Directive.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Updates available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Includes annual updates
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Includes annual updates
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Preparation
To help specify how marital assets will be divided between parties following a divorce. Your vetted law firm can provide advice and help prepare prenuptial and postnuptial agreements where legally available in your state. Benefit available for the named member only and becomes available 180 consecutive days after the start of your membership.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Residential Loan Document Assistance
Your dedicated law firm can review mortgage documents that are legally required by the lender for the purchase of a primary residence. Available once per membership year. All necessary paperwork must be provided to your provider firm at least five business days prior to the closing date. This does not include a review of the abstracts, preparation of a title opinion, or your lawyer’s presence at the closing.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Review mortgage documents
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Review mortgage documents
Tenant Lease Assistance
Protect your rights when leasing a home, condo or apartment as your primary residence. Your provider law firm can provide consultation, document review and negotiation for a rental agreement in which you, your spouse or covered dependents over the age of 18 are named as tenants. Includes negotiation of the terms of the residential lease with a landlord.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents over the age of 18
Coverage details:
- Review lease agreements
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Review lease agreements
Basic Revocable Living Trust Preparation
Trusts can keep your children, assets or pets protected by establishing a trustee to oversee their care. Your provider firm can prepare the documents necessary to create a basic revocable trust. Does not include tax advice, financial planning, estate tax planning, or services associated with funding a living trust after it is created. Requires a fee of $250 each for both you and your spouse. Annual updates are also available for an additional fee of $250 per person.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 20% Discount
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Requires a $250 fee for each person
Will Preparation
An estate can include your money, home, car, and other assets. What is more important than taking care of your loved ones and children? A LegalShield provider lawyer can help prepare a Will for you. Plus, with our Advance and Premium legal plans, you can get your Will reviewed and updated annually as needed.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Additional updates to your Will available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Includes annual updates
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Includes annual updates
Uncontested Adoption
Get access to a dedicated law firm for help with the uncontested adoption of a minor child. All parties must agree in writing to the adoption, and all consent must be obtained before filing. This benefit becomes available 180 consecutive days after the start of your membership. Covers you and your spouse. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Uncontested Divorce
Your provider law firm can assist with an uncontested divorce when both parties agree in writing, and the net marital assets are under $500K. Covers the named member only and is only available if neither party is represented by a separate counsel and all issues are agreed upon in writing without legal negotiation. This benefit becomes available 180 consecutive days after the start of your membership. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Uncontested Name Change
Receive assistance in preparing documents for an uncontested legal name change. Your LegalShield provider law firm can attend the initial hearing if required. This benefit becomes available 180 consecutive days from the start of your membership. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Uncontested Separation or Uncontested Civil Annulment
Get legal help with preparing documents for an uncontested separation or uncontested civil annulment, if allowed in your state of residence, if neither party is represented by separate counsel, and all issues are agreed upon in writing without legal negotiation. This benefit becomes available 180 consecutive days after the start of your membership, where applicable and is only available to the named member. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Simplified Probate
Get simplified probate if your Last Will and Testament was prepared by your LegalShield provider law firm, your membership contract is in force on the date of death of the testator, and the estate otherwise qualifies for proceedings that Transfer Assets through the Probate Court without completing a full administration. Covers the estate of you and your spouse only in the state of residence at the time of death. Any costs are not covered. The value of their estate must not exceed the limits allowed in each state and is available only if such a procedure is provided in your state of residence, and the matter is uncontested. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 20% Discount
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Available after 180 days
Traffic Ticket Assistance
Get legal assistance on non-criminal moving traffic citations received while driving a properly licensed, registered, and insured motor vehicle with the consent of the licensed motor vehicle’s owner. Your membership covers a preset number of moving traffic violations per covered person per membership year. Unused traffic ticket assistance services accrue year after year. See legal plans for the specific number of tickets available as well as maximum accrual amounts. Any accrued time is lost if your membership is canceled or downgraded. Tickets must be submitted to your provider law firm at least five business days before the appearance date. You must attend the court hearing if your lawyer requests it, and there is a fee of $79 when a court appearance is required by the lawyer. This service does not cover out-of-state tickets or matters that won’t adversely impact your driving or motor vehicle record. Pre-existing events, matters involving a vehicle driven for income-producing purposes, misdemeanor or felony charges, and allegations of driving under the influence are excluded. See a legal plan contract for additional exclusions. In New York, this benefit requires an additional discounted fee for payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 ticket per year for each covered member
- Requires a $79 fee
- Available after 90 days
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 2 tickets per year for each covered member
- 1 unused service rolls over up to a maximum of 3 tickets
- Requires a $79 fee
- Available after 10 days
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 3 tickets per year for each covered member
- 2 Unused services roll over up to a maximum of 5 tickets
- Requires a $79 fee
- Available after 10 days
Criminal Defense for Death-Related Traffic Accidents
Receive advice, consultation and representation for covered criminal charges of manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, or vehicular homicide while driving a properly licensed, registered, and insured motor vehicle with the consent of the licensed motor vehicle’s owner. Pre-existing events and matters involving a vehicle driven for income-producing purposes are excluded. Matters involving hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, and allegations of driving under the influence of or impaired by the influence of alcohol, intoxicants, controlled substances, chemicals, or medicines, whether prescribed or not, are excluded. See a legal plan contract for additional exclusions. This benefit becomes available 10 consecutive days after the start of your membership. In New York, this benefit requires an additional discounted fee for payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 20% Discount
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Available after 10 days
Driver’s License Assistance
Get legal assistance each membership year to help maintain or reinstate a suspended driver’s license. Unused hours roll over each year, up to a maximum of three years. See legal plans for the exact number of hours available. Any accrued time is lost if your membership is canceled or downgraded. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of assistance
- Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 3
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 2 hours of assistance
- Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 6
Property Damage Collection
Your LegalShield provider law firm can provide legal assistance per claim for help collecting property damage claims of $5,000 or less when you, your spouse or covered dependents are involved in damages while driving, riding in, or being struck by a motor vehicle. Unused hours roll over up to a maximum of 3 years. See legal plans for details on the exact number of hours available. Any accrued time is lost if your membership is canceled or downgraded. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of assistance
- Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 3
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 2 hours of assistance
- Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 6
Civil Trial Defense
Receive legal defense if you or your spouse are named as a defendant in a covered civil action filed in a state trial-level court or federal district court. You accrue additional trial time and pre-trial time with your provider law firm for each consecutive year of active membership. See legal plans for exact number of hours available. Hours that are not used during the membership year expire and do not roll over to any later membership year.
Pre-existing matters, counterclaims, a claim defense, or legal position that is not likely to prevail in court, class actions, any criminal charge, actions related to IRS, bankruptcy, marriage, separation, annulment, child custody, or other divorce or other domestic related issues, garnishment, appeal, or any other post-judgment relief action, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings are excluded. See a legal plan contract for additional exclusions. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year
- Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year
- Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year
- Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years
IRS Audit Assistance
Receive legal advice, consultation, negotiations, and representation if you or your spouse are audited by the IRS on your personal income tax return. You get up to 3.5 hours of pre-trial and 10 hours of trial time during the first membership year. You will accrue an additional 10 hours of trial time for each consecutive year you remain a member, up to a total of 50 hours of trial time after 5 years. Trial time only applies when you, your spouse or covered dependents are sued by the IRS or after paying the disputed tax, you sue the IRS. The hours available for IRS legal services are limited to the total number of hours per membership year for all covered persons. IRS legal services start for any tax return originally due on April 15 of the same year as their effective date. IRS actions related to garnishment, attachment, charges of tax fraud, or income tax evasion are not covered. Matters involving or related to trust returns, business/or corporate tax returns, business-related income or matters related not covered even if included in a personal tax return. See a legal plan contract for additional exclusions. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 15% Discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Only available under the 20% Discount
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Includes 3.5 pre-trials hours and 10 hours of trial time in the first membership year
- Gain an additional 10 hours of trial time each year, maxing out at 50 trial hours at year 5
24/7 Emergency Access
24/7/365 access to a provider lawyer if your rights, freedoms or liberties are being denied or threatened. Emergency access is available anytime you are:
• In the presence of a law enforcement officer that may place you under arrest or take away your rights, freedoms or liberties.
• In the presence of an executive branch official who is attempting to take away your children.
• Involved in an automobile or motorcycle accident that results in bodily harm or physical injury.
This service is not for making, posting, obtaining bond, bail, or other security required for release. Phone access provided is subject to conditions imposed by the detaining or questioning authority.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- For covered emergency events
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- For covered emergency events
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- For covered emergency events
Discounted Legal Services
Personal legal matters that extend beyond plan features and are not excluded are available for a discount off the provider lawyer’s standard hourly rate. Our Basic plan offers a 15% discount, the Advanced plan comes with a 20% discount and the Premium Plan has a 25% discount. The discount is unavailable for contingency fee matters or flat fee arrangements, which may be negotiated at a separate rate with the provider lawyer.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 15% discount
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 20% discount
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 25% discount
MEMBERPerks
Save on the brands you know and love. MEMBERPerks provides discounts on hundreds of merchants, letting you save money on things you’re already buying. With the PerkSpot discounts, your LegalShield Membership can become an investment that pays off!
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Save with merchant discounts
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Save with merchant discounts
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Save with merchant discounts
Online Notarization
Legally notarize your documents and contracts online. Receive assistance with online notarization if available for the document in their state.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- 1 per year
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- 5 per year
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of online notarization
e-Signature
Sign your electronic documents the legal way. Receive an unlimited number of e-signatures if they are available for the document in their state.
Basic Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of e-Signatures
Advanced Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of e-Signatures
Premium Plan
Who is covered:
- Primary Member
- Spouse
- Dependents
Coverage details:
- Unlimited number of e-Signatures
Yes, Affordable Employment Law Support Does Exist!
Empower yourself with labor law advice for wrongful termination, employment contract questions and disputes, harassment at work, and more.
LegalShield levels the legal playing field by connecting you with real, experienced provider lawyers that help protect you starting at around $1 a day.

Three plans for your peace of mind
$59.95
/mo.
$39.95
/mo.
$29.95
/mo.
LegalShield Helps Make Life Easier
The better way to access legal help
LegalShield covers millions of people, which enables us to offer legal advice to you for a small recurring fee instead of paying a lawyer by the hour. You can get legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal issues without paying upwards of $300 per hour.
It’s easy to use – simply sign up and download our app or use our web portal to connect with a law firm.

A lawyer can advise you on employment law topics like:
Wrongful termination
Is your employer claiming that they have cause to terminate you? It’s important to get legal advice so that you know your rights.
Unemployment benefits
How your termination is documented might be the difference between getting unemployment benefits and being left high and dry.
Harassment
Unfortunately, workplace harassment is common. Being armed with legal knowledge can help protect you.
Discrimination
If you experienced discrimination in your job, a lawyer can help advise you.
Employment contracts
Most people don’t have their employment contracts reviewed by a lawyer. Don’t be like them.
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Three plans, three ways to save
We offer three affordable personal legal plans. Every plan includes MEMBERPerks discounts, letting you save on things you're already buying. With these savings, your LegalShield Membership can become an investment that pays off!
$59.95/mo.
$39.95/mo.
$29.95/mo.
*See table below for full details.
Compare plans
Find a legal plan that works for you.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
**Membership must be active at least 10 - 90-days, depending on plan selected, before benefit is available.
$53.95/mo.
$35.95/mo.
$26.95/mo
Compare plans
Find a legal plan that works for you.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
*Limited to tenured members only (at least 90-days) or those who pay in advance for 6-moth or 12-month subscriptions
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Common questions
A lawyer can help by making sure you know your rights which can help prevent your employer from taking advantage of you. They can give you legal advice on a variety of employment issues, from wrongful dismissal to employment contract issues, harassment, discrimination, and more.
Employees have the right to lawful pay (minimum wage, overtime if non-exempt, timely payment) and a safe workplace, protection from discrimination/harassment, reasonable accommodations for disability or pregnancy, and freedom from retaliation for reporting concerns. They also have the ability to discuss pay and working conditions, organize or join a union, and take certain job-protected leave. Many states add extra protections like paid sick time, required breaks, final-pay rules, and pay-transparency laws. Every employment law situation is different, so it’s important to get legal advice.
A willful violation means the employer knew its conduct was illegal or that they acted with reckless disregard for whether it was lawful. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, willfulness can extend the limitations period. The Occupational Safety and Health Act treats willful safety violations as intentional disregard or plain indifference to worker safety, triggering higher penalties.
Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small membership fee for access to a provider law firm in your state for the legal services membership you select. Prices and coverage vary depending on the membership services you select.
Hiring lawyers the usual way can cost hundreds per hour. But with LegalShield you pay a small fee (starting at $26.95/month when billed annually) and get access to experienced lawyers who can help with any number of real estate issues.
Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once approved, you can contact your lawyer and to start using some perks of your membership.
For over 50 years, LegalShield has made it affordable and easy for its members to connect with its network of vetted, dedicated law firms across the United States and parts of Canada. Lawyers average 22 years of experience. Please note that LegalShield provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider law firms to its members through membership-based participation.



