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4.5 million people covered by LegalShield
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Lawyers avg 22 years of experience
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Plans start at around $1/day
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Established in 1972
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Save on everyday items with MEMBERPerks
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4.5 million people covered by LegalShield
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Lawyers avg 22 years of experience
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Plans start at around $1/day
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Established in 1972
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Save on everyday items with MEMBERPerks

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Individuals & Family

Get coverage for you and your loved ones in case of accidents, life events, or just simple document reviews.
$49.95
/mo
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Covers you, your spouse or partner, and your dependents
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Speak with your lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues
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Get an unlimited number of documents reviewed (up to 15 pages each)
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Representation to help with driver's license reinstatement
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24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
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Preparation of a standard Will with annual reviews and updates
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MEMBERPerks
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25% discount on additional services
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And so much more

*See table below for full details.

Customize your plan with add-ons for a small additional fee.

Home Business
Legal assistance that’s tailored to the unique needs of running your home business.
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Trial Defense
Because trials can be expensive and time consuming, you have the option to add on additional trial defence support.
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Ride Share
Affordable legal advice and direction to protect your driving record and maintain a safe vehicle.
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Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
$53.96
/mo

billed annually at

$647.46

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Individuals & Family

Get coverage for you and your loved ones in case of accidents, life events, or just simple document reviews.
/mo

billed annually at

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Covers you, your spouse or partner, and your dependents
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Speak with your lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues
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Get an unlimited number of documents reviewed (up to 15 pages each)
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Representation to help with driver's license reinstatement
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24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
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Preparation of a standard Will with annual reviews and updates
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MEMBERPerks
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25% discount on additional services
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And so much more

*See table below for full details.

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Individuals & Family

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billed annually at

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billed annually at

$53.96
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billed annually at$647.46

Documents

Document review

From warranties and home improvement contracts to billing disputes and more, a lawyer can review the fine print to help protect you. Get legal review on an unlimited number of personal documents. Page limits per document vary by plan. See plan for details, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Unlimited personal documents up to 15 pages
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited personal documents up to 25 pages
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited personal documents up to 35 pages
Up to 35 pages
Up to 25 pages
Up to 15 pages

Legal letters / phone calls

Many legal matters can be resolved with a call or letter from a lawyer on your behalf. Membership includes one letter or call for each unrelated matter.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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1 letter or phone call per legal issue
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Will prep

Your estate can include your money, home, car, and more. Having a lawyer-prepared Will can help protect your wishes and loved ones. Plus, our Advanced and Premium plans include annual Will reviews / updates.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Additional updates available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Includes annual updates
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
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Online notarization

Legally notarize signatures for documents and contracts online. See plan for details, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 per year
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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5 per year
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited
Unlimited
5 per year
1 per year

E-Signature

Sign your electronic documents the legal way. Applies to an unlimited number of e-signatures. See plan for details, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Unlimited
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited
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IRS audit help

Get legal advice, consultation, negotiations, and representation if you or your spouse are audited on your personal income tax return. See plan for details, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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3.5 pre-trial hours and 10 hours of trial time in year 1; +10 hours of trial time each year, max 50 hours at year 5
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Family

Uncontested adoption of a minor

You need consent in writing from all parties before filing for an uncontested adoption. This benefit is available 180 days after start of membership. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Available after 180 days
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Uncontested name change

A lawyer can attend the initial uncontested name change hearing if required. Benefit available 180 days after start of membership. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Available after 180 days
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Available after 180 days
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Living will / physician’s directive

Put your end of life decisions in writing to help ensure that your wishes are carried out.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Updates available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Includes annual updates
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
For you and your spouse. Updates to your will are available at a 15% discount.

Basic revocable trust preparation

Trusts can protect your dependents and your assets by picking a trustee to oversee them. Requires fee of $250 each for you and your spouse. Annual updates cost $250 per person. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Requires a $250 fee for each person
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Marriage

Pre-Nuptial & Post-Nuptial agreements

Your law firm can help prepare pre-nuptial / post-nuptial agreements that specify how marital assets are treated after a divorce. Available 180 days after start of membership and for named member only. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
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Uncontested divorce

Neither party can be represented by counsel, you need written agreement on all issues from all parties, and net marital assets must be less than $500,000. Available 180 days after start of membership, and covers named member only. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
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Uncontested separation / uncontested civil annulment

You need written agreement on all issues from all parties. Available 180 days after start of membership and covers named member only. Only available if allowed in your state. See plan for details, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
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Home

Residential loan document help

Review of mortgage documents is available for your primary residence and once per membership year. Excludes a review of abstracts and preparation of title opinion. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Review mortgage documents
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Review mortgage documents
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Tenant lease help

When renting your primary residence, get consultations, document review and negotiation for a lease naming a covered person over 18 years old. Includes negotiation of lease with landlord. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
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Review lease agreements
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member
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Review lease agreements
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Property damage collection

A lawyer can help with property damage claims of $5,000 or less in damages while driving, riding in, or being struck by a motor vehicle. See plan for details, number of hours available, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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1 hour of assistance; Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 3
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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2 hours of assistance; Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 6
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Traffic

Driver’s license help

Get legal help with maintaining or reinstating a suspended license. In New York, this benefit requires discounted hourly fee payment. See plan for details, number of hours available, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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1 hour of assistance; Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 3
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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2 hours of assistance; Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 6
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Traffic ticket help

Get legal help on non-criminal moving violations (in state of residence only for Basic plan, Advanced & Premium plans cover out of state violations). If a court appearance is required by your provider lawyer, there’s a $79 fee. In New York, this benefit requires discounted hourly fee payment. See plan for details, number of tickets per membership year, maximum accrual amounts, waiting periods, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 ticket per year for each covered member; Requires a $79 fee; Available after 90 days
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
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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 Coverage
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Primary Member
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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
3 tickets per year for each covered member
2 tickets per year for each covered member
1 ticket per year for each covered member

Criminal defense for death-related traffic accidents

Get legal help on charges of manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, or vehicular homicide while driving. Available 10 days after start of your membership. See plan for details, limits and exclusions such as pre-existing events, accidents in New York, etc.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Available after 10 days
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Legal

Legal research

Your membership includes up to one hour of legal research per personal legal matter.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 hour of research per legal issue
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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1 hour of research per legal issue
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited research per legal issue
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Advice and consultation

Get access to legal advice for an unlimited number of personal legal issues, including pre-existing matters. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
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Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited number of personal legal issues
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Durable power of attorney

Get help with preparing a legal document that authorizes an agent to manage your financial, legal, or health care affairs if you become incapacitated.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
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Simplified probate

This is a faster, less expensive way of transferring a deceased person’s assets to heirs. Applies if your Will was prepared by your provider law firm. Additional qualifications must be met. In New York, this benefit requires discounted hourly fee payment. See plan for details, limits and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Available after 180 days
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Civil trial defense

Get civil defense if named as a defendant in a covered civil action. Doesn’t include pre-existing matters. Covers only named member and spouse. In New York, this benefit requires discounted hourly fee payment. See legal plan for details, limits, hours available, hours accruals, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first year; Max: 5 hours pre-trial / 150 hours trial time after 5 years
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first year; Max: 5 hours pre-trial / 300 hours trial time after 5 years
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first year; Max: 5 hours pre-trial / 300 hours trial time after 3 years

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.

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.

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.

Discounted legal services

Certain legal matters not covered by your plan are eligible for a discount off your provider lawyer’s standard hourly rate. See plan for discount rates, limits, and exclusions.

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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25% discount
25% discount
20% discount
15% discount

24/7 Emergency access to a lawyer

24/7/365 phone access to a lawyer if your rights, freedoms or liberties are being denied or threatened. Available if you’re:

  • In presence of law enforcement officer that may place you under arrest or take away your rights, freedoms or liberties
  • In presence of executive branch official attempting to take away your children
  • Involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in bodily harm or physical injury.
Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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For covered emergency events
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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For covered emergency events
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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For covered emergency events
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MEMBERPerks

Save money on hundreds of your favorite brands!

Basic Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse
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Save with merchant discounts
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Save with merchant discounts
Premium Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Save with merchant discounts
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**Membership must be active at least 10 - 90-days, depending on plan selected, before benefit is available.

LegalShield is the answer
39%
of Americans haven’t updated their Will in over 3 years
76%
of Americans want live, real-time interaction with a lawyer for help with their Will
50K
Wills are handled every year by LegalShield provider law firms 

*Data from LegalShield Estate Planning Survey (June 2025) of 1,018 people in the U.S., balanced by gender and age to match U.S. Census data and representing all U.S. regions.

What people are saying

Trustpilot five-star rating
I love that we were able to prepare our Will with no hassle and no fee. Being a LegalShield member is all worth it!
Henedin
,
BC Member
April 7, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
We did a family trust & have had real estate council & more. This is a great service. Utilized them many times over the years. Thank you for the legal support!
William
,
CA Member
April 5, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
Lawyer at your fingertips: I’ve been with LegalShield for a few years on and off. They take the hassle out of legal issues that may arise whether it be writing up a will or filing for divorce.
Vivian
,
CO Member
April 5, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
We set up a family trust & everything has been smooth sailing. The process has been easy & the response from the law firms has been great to work with. The price was very reasonable to set everything up. A lot less than what I expected pay.
Anthony
,
IN Member
April 4, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
Our attorney was wonderful, answered all our questions, prepared our wills in a timely manner and put us in touch with the trust attorney.
Patti
,
MI Member
April 1, 2026
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A lawyer can advise you on Wills and estates topics like:

Wills icon.

Wills

A Will is included in all plans with annual revisions for our Advanced and Premium plans.

Living will icon.

Living Will

Get advice on how to express your wishes re: medical treatment when you’re no longer able to make those decisions.

Probate icon.

Probate

Talk to a lawyer about this court supervised legal process.

Power of attorney icon.

Power of Attorney

Get help with legal documents that enable someone to act on your behalf while you’re incapacitated.

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Trust

A lawyer can help with this important estate planning tool that helps protect assets and offers tax advantages (at the law firm's discounted hourly rate).

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Make your Will work for you

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How it works

Use the app or your computer to fill out a short form and tell us what kind of help you need.

Speak with an experienced lawyer who knows your state laws, usually within a business day.

Get trusted legal advice, resolve your issue, and move forward with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

A lawyer can help people clearly outline how their assets should be distributed after they pass away. Lawyers ensure all documents are legally sound and tailored to meet your personal and family needs. Also, they can help set up trusts, name executors, and update plans as life circumstances change, offering peace of mind and legal protection.

Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to get legal advice on any Wills and estates issues to ensure that your rights, and those of your loved ones, are protected.

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 recurring fee and get access to experienced lawyers who can help with any number of estate planning issues.

Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once approved, you can contact your lawyer and use all the 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.

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