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Why estate planning matters

Protect family and business with one service icon.

Help to protect your assets & family

Decide who receives your home, savings, and personal property—and help loved ones avoid probate delays and costs.

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Provide for children & dependents

Name guardians and set aside resources for children, aging parents, or pets so care continues exactly as you intend.

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Plan for illness or injury

Use a Living Will and durable power of attorney to give trusted people authority over medical and financial decisions if you're incapacitated.

Find your perfect plan

Monthly
Annually

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
​
Establish a trust
​
Assistance with a simplified probate
​
Defense on death-related traffic charges
​
Representation during an IRS tax audit
​
25% discount on additional services
​
Document review up to 35 pages
​
Even more traffic ticket assistance
​
Additional assistance for driver’s license reinstatement
​
Expanded vehicle property damage collection
​
Online Notarization (unlimited)
​
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
​
Includes all Basic Plan features
​
Annual updates to your Will
​
Navigate an uncontested divorce
​
Protect marital assets with a prenuptial agreement or uncontested separation/annulment
​
Uncontested Adoption
​
Review and negotiate rental leases as a tenant
​
Reinstate your driver’s license
​
Review mortgage documents
​
Collect vehicle property damages
​
Covers you, your spouse and eligible child dependents
​
20% discount on additional services
​
Document review up to 25 pages
​
Additional traffic ticket coverage
​
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
​
Create your Power of Attorney
​
Representation on traffic tickets
​
Defense for civil trials*
​
Advice on consumer disputes (e.g., debt, billing & warranty issues)
​
Covers you and your spouse
​
MEMBERPerks
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24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
​
15% discount on additional services
​
Document review up to 15 pages
​
Online Notarization (1 per year)
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e-Signature (unlimited)

*See table below for full details.

Compare Plans

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Unlimited personal documents up to 15 pages
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited personal documents up to 25 pages
Premium Plan Coverage
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Additional updates available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Includes annual updates
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Unlimited
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
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Unlimited
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
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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​
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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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
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Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Includes annual updates
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
Primary Member
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member
​
Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member
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Available after 180 days
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member
​
Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member
​
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
​
Primary Member
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member
​
Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Review mortgage documents
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
​
Review lease agreements
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member
​
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
​
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
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
1 hour of assistance; Unused hours roll over, up to a maximum of 3
Premium Plan Coverage
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
1 ticket per year for each covered member; Requires a $79 fee; Available after 90 days
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
​
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
​
Primary Member
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Available after 10 days
​
​
​

Legal

Legal research

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

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

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents over the age of 18
​
Unlimited number of personal legal issues
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Unlimited number of personal legal issues
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Available after 180 days
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
For covered emergency events
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
For covered emergency events
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
For covered emergency events
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​
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MEMBERPerks

Save money on hundreds of your favorite brands!

Basic Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Save with merchant discounts
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Save with merchant discounts
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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.
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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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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

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

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

Basic

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

billed annually at

$431.46

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

*See table below for full details.

Compare Plans

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Unlimited personal documents up to 15 pages
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Unlimited personal documents up to 25 pages
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
1 letter or phone call per legal issue
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
1 letter or phone call per legal issue
​
​
​

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

Online notarization

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

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

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Available after 180 days
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Available after 180 days
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Available after 180 days
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Available after 180 days
​
​
​

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Updates available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Includes annual updates
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Requires a $250 fee for each person
​
​
​

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

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

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

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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
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
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
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Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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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​
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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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​
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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
​
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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​
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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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Only available under the 20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
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15% discount
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
20% discount
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
For covered emergency events
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
For covered emergency events
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
For covered emergency events
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​
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MEMBERPerks

Save money on hundreds of your favorite brands!

Basic Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse
​
Save with merchant discounts
Advanced Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
Save with merchant discounts
Premium Plan Coverage
​
Primary Member, Spouse, Dependents
​
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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Use the app or your computer to fill out a short form and tell us what kind of help you need.

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

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We vet all of our lawyers
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Decide who inherits your property, who will administer your estate, and who will care for your children.

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Living Will

State your medical treatment wishes in advance in case you’re ever unable to speak for yourself.

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Probate

Plan ahead to help your family avoid probate delays and costs.

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Use revocable living trusts and other options to protect assets and provide for your family.

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Appoint someone you trust to make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf if you’re unable.

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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.

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