53%
The percentage of people who feel it’s difficult to find an adviser they trust to create an Estate Plan.
$1,500
A common fee for a lawyer
drafted Will and related estate
planning documents.
35%
The percentage of Americans who experienced a family conflict as a result of not having a Estate Plan.
Get Your Estate Plan in Order with Help from LegalShield
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Clear up Any Confusion Around Estate Planning
Estate planning goes beyond having a basic Will. For example, a Living Will allows you to address life-sustaining treatment decisions and allows you to make your wishes known regarding end-of-life decisions when you are unable to do so. The first step is to figure out exactly what elements your plan should contain. Here is a list of the most common documents.
- Last Will & Testament
- Advance Directive or Living Will
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Trust
A LegalShield membership allows you to speak with a provider lawyer to determine what your Estate Plan should include and ask questions to clear up any confusion.
Get an Estate Plan Without the Hassle
You can download and wrestle with online forms by yourself or you can pay a small monthly fee for a LegalShield membership and have a provider lawyer create the documents for you. It’s far less stressful.
- All LegalShield personal legal plans include a lawyer-drafted Will, Living Will and Power of Attorney prepared by your provider lawyer.
- If you have existing documents, your lawyer can review them and provide feedback.
- Need additional estate planning? You can work with your provider lawyer for 25% off their standard hourly rates.
Anyway you slice it, working with your provider lawyer when you have a LegalShield Personal Legal Plan, can save you both time and money to create an Estate Plan. Also, you’ll rest easy knowing that your documents were created by your provider lawyer.
A Worry Free Way to Keep Your Documents up to Date
One of the few things you can count on is that life is always changing. With a LegalShield membership, your estate plan can keep pace.
- As long as you’re a member, you are entitled to have your provider lawyer review your basic estate planning documents including your Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney and update them once each membership year.
- If you have questions about your Estate Plan (or any other personal legal issue) you can call your provider lawyer for advice and consultation on an unlimited number of personal legal matters.
- Should you need your provider lawyer to write letters or make phone calls on your behalf related to any personal legal issue, it’s included in your membership .
Get Your Estate Plan in Order with Help from LegalShield
Select a Topic to Learn More:
Clear up Any Confusion Around Estate Planning
Estate planning goes beyond having a basic Will. For example, a Living Will allows you to address life-sustaining treatment decisions and allows you to make your wishes known regarding end-of-life decisions when you are unable to do so. The first step is to figure out exactly what elements your plan should contain. Here is a list of the most common documents.
- Last Will & Testament
- Advance Directive or Living Will
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Trust
A LegalShield membership allows you to speak with a provider lawyer to determine what your Estate Plan should include and ask questions to clear up any confusion.
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ADA
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A Legal Plan is the Easy,
Affordable Solution
Estate Planning can be confusing and complicated. Save time, save money, and protect yourself and your family by working with a provider law firm with a legal plan from LegalShield.
LegalShield Legal Plan
✓ Get a Will in 5 business days or less
✓ Get access to an entire provider law firm in your state
✓ Lawyers average of 22 years experience
✓ All this comes included in our Personal and Family Legal Plan at $24.95/month
✓ Annual Will updates included at no extra charge
✓ Get Advice & Consultation on Unlimited Number of Personal Legal Matters, Contract Review for personal legal documents up to 15 pages, Letters & Calls on your behalf and more in addition to Estate Planning Services.
Hire a Lawyer Yourself
✕ Wait for an appointment and assistance for your Will to be completed
✕ Take your chances on quality and experience
✕ Spend more for estate planning which could cost $1,500-$2,000
✕ Pay extra for updates & changes
✕ Pay out-of-pocket for other legal services covered by a LegalShield legal plan
LegalShield Legal Plan
✓ Get a Will in 5 business days or less
✓ Get access to an entire provider law firm in your state
✓ Lawyers average of 22 years experience
✓ All this comes included in our Personal and Family Legal Plan at $24.95/month
✓ Annual Will updates included at no extra charge✓ Get Advice & Consultation on Unlimited Number of Personal Legal Matters, Contract Review for personal legal documents up to 15 pages, Letters & Calls on your behalf and more in addition to Estate Planning Services.
Hire a Lawyer Yourself
✕ Wait for an appointment and assistance for your Will to be completed
✕ Take your chances on quality and experience
✕ Spend more for estate planning which could cost $1,500-$2,000
✕ Pay extra for updates & changes
✕ Pay out-of-pocket for other legal services covered by a LegalShield legal plan
Dive Deeper into Estate Planning
Select a topic below to learn more about the documents which make up an estate plan:
Last Will & Testament
Provides who is to receive your property after your death, who will administer your estate, who will serve as guardian of your children.
Living Will
Allows you to make your wishes known regarding end of life decisions in advance, in case you are ever unable to do so.
Probate
If you die without a Will, most, if not all, of your assets will have to go through the probate process before it can be distributed to your family.
Trusts
Trusts may be set up as part of an estate plan for several reasons. For example, a living trust can help with estate tax issues, help avoid probate and address certain family circumstances.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney allows a family member or other trusted advisor to make sound medical and financial decisions on your behalf.
"The attorney who spoke with me was extremely helpful. He answered all of my questions, made sure I knew where to fill out the will forms online, and called me to confirm the information to fill out our forms The will, power of attorney, and directive to physicians were completed and returned to us in one week. We were delighted and would highly recommend their services."
Sharon H.
Texas member
"I have had an above and beyond experience every time I have reached out to the support team. I ask questions and get great feedback and information that has helped me with my situation that I wouldn't have known if it wasn't for the attorney informing me of my rights. Thank you and keep up the wonderful work."
Renita L.
Missouri Member
"They returned my call ahead of schedule and also reviewed the paperwork quickly. I have been able to manage what I needed on my part because they have been very meticulous."
Ayana
Ohio Member
How LegalShield Works
Finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated or expensive.
LegalShield puts the power of legal representation within reach of any individual, family, or business. We work hard to make it easy, simple, and affordable to get the legal help you need, when you need it.
Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.
How LegalShield Works
Finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated or expensive.
LegalShield puts the power of legal representation within reach of any individual, family or business. We work hard to make it easy, simple and affordable to get the legal help you need, when you need it.
Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is covered under a personal plan?
Our Personal Plan is really a family plan. You, your spouse or partner and your dependents living at home are covered under one membership.
There is more information about this on the Personal Plan Coverage & Pricing Page.
How much can I save with a membership?
The average lawyer in the U.S. charges between $150-$400 per hour. Whether you’re using just a few hours of services a year or looking to tackle multiple legal issues, a LegalShield membership can save you thousands of dollars on legal fees as well as considerable stress over trying to handle matters yourself. Also, the lawyers in our network often help our members recover thousands of dollars of damages over what they would have experienced had they tried to resolve the legal issue themselves. Obviously every member and usage situation is different, but when used correctly, your membership can easily save significant amounts of money, and offers member perks with participating partners.
How long after I join can I use the plan?
You can use your plan as soon as your membership application is reviewed and your account is set up. The review process takes 12-24 hours (or less) from the moment you purchase your plan (on regular business days). Once accepted, you can be in contact with a lawyer and begin to use the plan benefits and member perks outlined in the membership agreement right away.
What is a legal plan, and how does it work?
Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small monthly fee (starting at $29.95) and get a variety of legal services without a huge legal bill. Services like consultation with a lawyer, document review, preparation of a Will and defense at civil trials are included as standard benefits. Just using the plan once can save you thousands of dollars.