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Estate planning legal help - create your Will and Power of Attorney

Over half of American adults have no estate plan. Don’t leave your family guessing - get a Will, a Power of Attorney, and more. LegalShield® provider law firms give you access to legal help starting at around $1 a day. Yes, really.

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Trustpilot rating: 4.5 stars, 8,000+ reviews.
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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

August is Make-A-Will Month. Take the first step and start your Will today!

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Estate Planning 101:

Estate planning means writing down what you want for the people you love, while you're still able to decide. This area of law includes Wills, power of attorney, Living Wills, trusts, and probate. If you don’t plan ahead, the state decides what happens to your things and your family is left sorting it all out during one of the hardest times of their lives.

Hiring lawyers the usual way can be an expensive hassle, but LegalShield plans include personal legal advice on almost anything. Our provider firms help people write more than 50,000 Wills every year.

What estate law includes:

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Wills

Who you want to get your money, home, and things. A Will is included in all plans with annual revisions with the Advanced and Premium plans.

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Living Will

Shares your wishes about medical care, in case you’re incapacitated.

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Probate

This refers to the court supervised legal process for your assets.

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Power of Attorney

This picks someone you trust to handle your money if you can’t do it yourself.

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Trust

Sets aside money or property for your kids or family members, watched over by someone you pick.

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Make your Will work for you

When you might need a lawyer for estate planning:

Most people wait too long. This is your chance to be proactive. If any of these situations apply, get legal help soon.

You don’t have a Will

Under these LegalShield plans, your provider law firm can prepare your Will for you and your spouse.

Your Will doesn’t reflect your current situation

Married, re-married, or divorced since you drafted your Will? Our Advanced and Premium plans include annual Will reviews and updates at no extra cost.

A law firm can prepare a Durable Power of Attorney and advise on what to include before a health crisis complicates things.

A family member passes away without a Will

A lawyer can advise you about the probate process. Premium plan members can qualify for simplified probate if your state allows it.

You want to help protect your assets for your kids / pets

A basic Revocable Living Trust names a trustee to oversee their care. Premium plans include a trust preparation for a $250 fee per person.

The numbers behind putting it off
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.

How a LegalShield member attorney helps here

Unlimited advice is abstract. Here's what it looks like in practice.

Prepare your Will

Your provider law firm prepares a Will for you and your spouse, with annual updates on Advanced and Premium plans.

Prepare your durable power of attorney

Prepares your durable power of attorney, including advice on what to include and who to name.

Prepare your living Will

Prepares a living Will and physician's directive recording your end-of-life wishes.

Prepare a basic revocable living trust

Prepares a basic revocable living trust on Premium plan.

Handle simplified probate

Handles simplified probate on Premium plans when the firm prepared the Will.

Review estate-related documents

Reviews estate-related documents up to 15, 25, or 35 pages depending on your plan.

What our estate planning customers are saying

Trustpilot five-star rating
I've decided to set up a trust. It can be complicated and it's easy to make a mistake that can derail all your efforts after it's too late to fix it. I feel confident I'll have trust that will protect my as well as my loved ones as I intend.
Rex
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FL Member
August 5, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
SIGH of RELIEF - Receiving help from Kristin, a real attorney, was so much of a relief re: Living Trust. She went over what I sent making sure my Trust was good for Oregon laws. Now I have peace of mind that there will be NO hiccups once we're gone.
Robin
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OR Member
August 4, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
LegalShield have taken care of my needs as far as drawing up a Will. It was fast and the process was very easy and im glad I have a membership with them.
Monica
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VA Member
July 6, 2026
Trustpilot five-star rating
Don't Delay: Had to come to the realization, that one day we will die, and didn't have a Will prepared for our adult children to settle our affairs.... We got a quick turn around. All my concerns and questions were professionally answered.
Diane
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VA Member
July 1, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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IN Member
April 4, 2026
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Pick your plan

Here’s what each plan covers for estate planning - see this table for what kind of help is available for other areas of law.

Monthly
Annual

Premium

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
$59.95
/mo
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Includes all Advanced Plan features
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Establish a trust
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Assistance with a simplified probate
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Defense on death-related traffic charges
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Representation during an IRS tax audit
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25% discount on additional services
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Document review up to 35 pages
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Even more traffic ticket assistance
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Additional assistance for driver’s license reinstatement
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Expanded vehicle property damage collection
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Online Notarization (unlimited)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

Advanced

Most Popular
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues and get enhanced legal support for your family.
$49.95
/mo
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Includes all Basic Plan features
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Annual updates to your Will
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Navigate an uncontested divorce
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Protect marital assets with a prenuptial agreement or uncontested separation/annulment
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Uncontested Adoption
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Review and negotiate rental leases as a tenant
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Reinstate your driver’s license
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Review mortgage documents
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Collect vehicle property damages
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Covers you, your spouse and eligible child dependents
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20% discount on additional services
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Document review up to 25 pages
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Additional traffic ticket coverage
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Online Notarization (5 per year)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

Basic

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues.
$39.95
/mo
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Prepare your Will
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Create your Power of Attorney
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Representation on traffic tickets
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Defense for civil trials*
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Advice on consumer disputes (e.g., debt, billing & warranty issues)
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Covers you and your spouse
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MEMBERPerks
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24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
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15% discount on additional services
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Document review up to 15 pages
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Online Notarization (1 per year)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

*See table below for full details.

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Premium

$59.95
/mo
Most Popular

Advanced

$49.95
/mo

Basic

$39.95
/mo

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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​
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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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.

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 provider 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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.

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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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 living trust preparation

Trusts can protect your dependents and your assets by picking a trustee to oversee them. 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 fee of $250 for each person. Annual updates also cost $250 per person.
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​
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Marriage

Prenuptial & Post-Nuptial agreements

Your law firm can help prepare prenuptial / 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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services. 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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services. 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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​
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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, preparation of title opinion, and provider lawyer prescence at the closing. 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, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
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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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services. 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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​
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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
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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, Spouse, Dependents
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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
​
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
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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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​
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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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​
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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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
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Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
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Available after 180 days
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​
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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; Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 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; Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 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; Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 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.

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

Gun Owners
Legal defense and protection for your rights to own firearms.
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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 defense support.
Learn More
Ride Share
Affordable legal advice and direction to protect your driving record and maintain a safe vehicle.
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Premium

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
$53.95
/mo

billed annually at

$647.46

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Includes all Advanced Plan features
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Establish a trust
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Assistance with a simplified probate
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Defense on death-related traffic charges
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Representation during an IRS tax audit
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25% discount on additional services
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Document review up to 35 pages
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Even more traffic ticket assistance
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Additional assistance for driver’s license reinstatement
​
Expanded vehicle property damage collection
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Online Notarization (unlimited)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

Advanced

Most Popular
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues and get enhanced legal support for your family.
$44.95
/mo

billed annually at

$539.46

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Includes all Basic Plan features
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Annual updates to your Will
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Navigate an uncontested divorce
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Protect marital assets with a prenuptial agreement or uncontested separation/annulment
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Uncontested Adoption
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Review and negotiate rental leases as a tenant
​
Reinstate your driver’s license
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Review mortgage documents
​
Collect vehicle property damages
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Covers you, your spouse and eligible child dependents
​
20% discount on additional services
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Document review up to 25 pages
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Additional traffic ticket coverage
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Online Notarization (5 per year)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

Basic

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues.
$35.95
/mo

billed annually at

$431.46

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Prepare your Will
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Create your Power of Attorney
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Representation on traffic tickets
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Defense for civil trials*
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Advice on consumer disputes (e.g., debt, billing & warranty issues)
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Covers you and your spouse
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MEMBERPerks
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24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
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15% discount on additional services
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Document review up to 15 pages
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Online Notarization (1 per year)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

*See table below for full details.

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Premium

$53.95
/mo

billed annually at$647.46

Most Popular

Advanced

$44.95
/mo

billed annually at$539.46

Basic

$35.95
/mo

billed annually at$431.46

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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.

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 provider 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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services.

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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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 living trust preparation

Trusts can protect your dependents and your assets by picking a trustee to oversee them. 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 fee of $250 for each person. Annual updates also cost $250 per person.
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Marriage

Prenuptial & Post-Nuptial agreements

Your law firm can help prepare prenuptial / 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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services. 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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services. 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, preparation of title opinion, and provider lawyer prescence at the closing. 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, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
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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. In New York, this benefit requires a discounted hourly fee payment for services. 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
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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, Spouse, Dependents
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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
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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; Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 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; Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 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; Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 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.

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Get estate planning legal advice / documents, and confidently move on with life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Estate planning lawyers help create legal documents such as will, power of attorney, and living trust so your wishes are clear and legally protected. They ensure that everything is done right so your family doesn’t have to figure it out later.

If you don’t have an estate plan, the government decides who gets your belongings and who raises your kids, not you. A plan lets you control what happens and takes the burden off your family during an already difficult time.

No, a Will is just one part of an estate plan. A complete estate plan usually also includes a power of attorney, a living will, and sometimes, a trust.

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While you’re not required to use a lawyer, we strongly advise using one to make sure that your documents are prepared correctly. If they’re not, the court may reject them. A lawyer makes sure that your plan holds up when your family needs it most.

Most people need a will, a durable power of attorney, and a living will. A trust may also make sense, depending on your situation.

There’s now time like the present to plan, because life is unpredictable. You don’t need to be old or wealthy to have a plan. If you have kids, own anything, or care who makes medical decisions for you, plan today.

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.

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.

It’s the process of deciding what happens to your money, home, and assets after you pass away, and who makes decisions for you if you’re too sick to speak for yourself.

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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.

Pretty much everyone. If you have kids, own anything, have money in a bank account, or care about what happens to your things after you’re gone, an estate plan is a good idea.

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.

Your law firm advises on probate under every plan. Premium members qualify for simplified probate when the provider firm prepared the Will, available 180 days after membership starts and where state law allows.

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

Plans start at $39.95 a month with no hourly fees for covered documents. A trust on the Premium plan has a $250 fee per person.

LegalShield Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once your membership is approved, contact your law firm to start your Will right away. No waiting period applies for the preparation of a Will.

Get estate planning legal advice without the hourly fees

Talk to a law firm about your estate planning needs with plans starting at $39.95/month.

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