Prepaid Legal Plans Coverage & Pricing

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Personal Plan Coverage Details

A small monthly fee gets you access to legal help on an unlimited number of personal legal issues from attorneys with an average of 22 years of experience. This page provides detailed information on what is included with your monthly fee.

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Who the Plan Covers

Members, Spouses and Partners

The person signing up for the plan (the Member) as well as the member's spouse or partner are covered.
Dependent Children

Never-married dependent children of the member or member's spouse, under 26 years of age who are permanent residents of the member's household or full-time students are covered, as well as Dependent children under age 18 for whom the member or member's spouse is the legal guardian. Any dependent child, regardless of age, who is physically disabled or mentally incapacitated and unable to make legally binding decisions, unable to be employed, 51% or more financially dependent upon the member and member's spouse and lives at home with the member or member's spouse are covered too.

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What Your Attorney Can do for You

Provide Advice by Phone

You can always speak with your attorney to get legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal matters in any area of law, including pre-existing issues. Your attorney will speak with you for as long as he/she believes is necessary to adequately advise you on the matter in question. Also, if necessary, your attorney will provide up to one hour of legal research on each matter, for no additional fee.
Write Letters or Make Phone Calls On Your Behalf

If after the phone consultation your attorney determines that a letter or phone call from them would help you resolve the legal issue, they will write one letter or make one phone call on your behalf. If additional phone calls or letters from the attorney are needed, they will be provided at 25% off the attorney’s hourly rates.
Review Documents

You may submit any personal legal document up to 15 pages or less that’s related to the legal issue being discussed so long as you or one of your covered family members is party to the contract. Your attorney will review the document and advise you by phone about any areas of concern and the legal implications. Their goal is to arm you with the information you need to resolve the situation. Should you choose to have the attorney engage in extensive negotiation on your behalf, those services are available at 25% off their standard hourly rate.

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[My Provider Lawyer] prepared an Advanced Health Care Directive and Durable Power of Attorney over assets for me and I couldn't be more satisfied, both with [Her] and the final documentation. [She] was professional, personable, and responsive to my particular legal needs in this matter. She replied to my calls and emails promptly and never made me feel rushed. As always, my experience using a LegalShield attorney was very satisfying. I have been a member since 2000 and my legal dealings with [Her] ensured that I will continue to be a member for many years to come. Thank you.

California Member and Independent Sales Associate

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Estate Planning Services

Our estate planning document services more than pay for the membership all by themselves!

Standard Will Preparation

Your membership includes a Standard Will prepared by your attorney for you, your spouse and your covered family members. Also, your attorney can complete annual reviews and updates to your Will at no additional charge.
Living Will Preparation

A Living Will allows you to direct medical care should a person become incapable of providing informed consent. Your membership includes a Living Will prepared by your attorney for you, your spouse and covered family members. Also, your attorney can complete annual reviews and updates to your living will at no additional charge.
Durable Power of Attorney

A Durable Power of Attorney is a document that allows a trusted person you pick to handle your affairs and make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. Your membership includes a Durable Power of Attorney drafted by your attorney for you, your spouse and covered family members. Also, your attorney can complete annual reviews and updates to your Durable Power of Attorney at no additional charge.

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Traffic Tickets and Motor Vehicle Services

Defense of Moving Violations

If you receive a speeding ticket or other moving violation, you can call your attorney and they will handle the situation for you. This plan benefit is one of our most popular as it can reduce or eliminate points on your license and reduce or eliminate fines with no additional attorney fees. Representation under this benefit is provided when you or your family members have a valid driver’s license and are driving a non-commercial vehicle.
Auto Accidents and Criminal Charge Assistance

If you are in an accident or charged with a motor vehicle related crime, your attorney can assist you. Letting your attorney handle the situation provides peace of mind during difficult situations and is included in your plan.
Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked Drivers License and Damage Collection

Your membership comes with up to 2.5 hours of attorney time to help you get a driver’s license reinstated or to collect funds for property damage related to an auto accident ($5000 or less per claim included at no additional fee).

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What you offer I can NOT put a price on it. I tell everyone that could use your expert advice or services. The monthly price is more than fair! When I needed your services, you were swift to act. In both cases it never cost me a penny more than my monthly membership fee. You recovered thousands of dollars back from unsavory businesses practices and I thank you!

Florida Member

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Residential Loan Document Services

Mortgage Document Preparation

If you’re buying a primary residence, your attorney will prepare the mortgage documents as required by your lender. You can receive this benefit once per calendar year. All you have to do is provide the necessary information to your attorney at least five business days prior to the closing date and they will take care of document preparation.
Document Review

Your attorney can review and provide feedback on residential home purchase documents prepared by the seller, lender or third parties as long as they are provided to the attorney at least five business days prior to the closing.

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Family Law Services

The following benefits are available if initiated after your membership as been effective for 90 consecutive days.

Representation for Uncontested Separation or Annulment

If you and your spouse are not represented by another attorney and all issues related to a separation or annulment are agreed upon in writing by the parties, without negotiation by your Provider Law Firm, your separation or annulment is considered uncontested and your attorney can represent and help you at no additional charge.
Representation for an Uncontested Divorce

Your attorney can represent you in uncontested divorce proceedings. Uncontested Divorce is a divorce in which neither party is represented by separate counsel and all issues are agreed upon in writing without negotiation by your Provider Law Firm, net assets of the marriage are under $500,000 and no division of retirement benefits or QDRO is applicable.
Representation for an Uncontested Adoption

If all parties have agreed in writing to an adoption, all required consents are attainable and the adoption is not contested or challenged, your attorney can represent you at adoption proceedings for no additional fee.
Uncontested Name Change Assistance

When a name change is not contested or challenged and all consents are obtained, your attorney can help you prepare for and attend the initial hearing to obtain your name change.

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I rave about LegalShield all the time. I have been a member and associate since 2005. The firm has helped me to avoid a foreclosure on my house, get my social security benefits, and get several traffic violations dismissed, as well as settle several billing disputes with various companies. They should hire me full time to travel and tell my true inspiring stories of how LegalShield got me the maximum settlement for my disability.

Shanna Z.

Washington Member and Independent Sales Associate.

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24/7 Emergency Access

You may speak with an attorney for emergency help by calling 1-877-825-3797 for any of the following reasons.

You are Detained by Authorities

You are detained by a Law Enforcement Officer. Meaning that you are either restrained, searched or deprived of immediate liberty.
Child Custody Emergencies

You are detained or questioned by a Law Enforcement Officer or any representative of a federal, state or local child welfare agency regarding any minor child in your personal custody or any of your dependent children.
Vehicle Accident and Injury

You can use the 24/7 access line if you are involved in an automobile or motorcycle accident that results in bodily harm or physical injury.
You are Served with a Warrant

If you’re served with a warrant for any reason, you can call our 24/7 emergency line for attorney assistance.

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Trial Defense

Attorney Representation at Trial

Your membership includes representation by your attorney if you or your spouse is a named defendant in a civil suit.
Trial Time

Each year of membership, through your fifth year, earns you additional attorney trial defense and pre-trial preparation hours as follows.

Year	Pre-Trial Research Hours	Trial Hours	Total Attorney Hours
1	2.5	57.5	60
2	3	117	120
3	3.5	176.5	180
4	4	236	240
5	4.5	295.5	300

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Becoming a member was easy and quick because the reps were able to answer all my questions about benefits. I consider this the best money I've spent in my life. Great minds at very affordable membership rates. I've got three major issues to resolve: bankruptcy, divorce and tax issues and so I have three lawyers working with me to coordinate strategy and help with document prep. I'm incredibly impressed with each of my lawyers and really I feel like LegalShield and my lawyers from [my Provider Law Firm] have saved me from ongoing depression and I know have a bright spotlight at the end of the tunnel. I couldn't recommend LegalShield and [my Provider Law Firm] more highly. Quit stressing and lawyer-UP.

Stacey

Washington Member

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IRS Audit Services

All IRS related services cover tax returns due on April 15 of your first membership year.

Legal Help for IRS Audits, Investigations or Examinations of Your Tax Return

Members receive up to 50 hours of legal services from their attorney when they are notified in writing by the IRS that their tax return is going to be audited, investigated or otherwise examined.
Consultation and Advice from Your Attorney

Members receive up to one hour of consultation and advice from their attorney within the first thirty days after being notified of an audit or request to appear at the IRS offices related to his or her tax return.
Representation and Negotiation

Members get up to 2.5 hours of representation and telephone conversations by their attorney at the audit or any settlement conferences prior to trial.
Trial Appearances

Members get up to 46.5 hours in trial time or services for actual trial appearances when the IRS sues the covered person, after member pays the disputed tax or the member sues the IRS.

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Covered

Additional Services and Benefits

While the amount of services included with your basic monthly fee are almost too good to be true, there are of course some legal issues that are more complicated and may require additional attorney support. Not to worry!

25% Off! Hourly Rate

Legal needs not included in your basic monthly fee are covered by a generous 25% discount off of your attorney’s normal hourly rates. In case such as Personal Injury Lawsuits, members may work out contingency fee or flat fee agreements with their attorney’s as well. The beauty of a LegalShield plan is that no matter the situation, our members are covered and can save literally thousands of dollars over standard attorney client relationships.
MEMBERPerks and Discounts that Can Pay for the Plan by Themselves -View Member Discounts

As a LegalShield member, you’ll be entitled to receive significant discounts and savings from a variety of popular brands you probably already use. It’s not uncommon for people without a current legal issue to join LegalShield just for the MEMBERPerks. Combine the awesome savings with some of the standard plan benefits, such as getting an attorney prepared Will, Power of Attorney and Living will, and it becomes almost ridiculous not to join.

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[My Provider Lawyer] was extremely responsive and helpful. He helped resolve a very difficult tenant / landlord issue for me. Also, I saved a significant amount on a car rental using LegalShield Perks.”

“Have used the service 38 times in five years. With MemberPerks I save more than the service costs. Unbelievable!

David N.

Wisconsin Member and Independent Sales Associate,

Additional Information and Limitations

At this point you may be in one of two places. Either you’re ready to join LegalShield to start saving money and reducing stress or you have a few lingering questions. One of the top questions we get from prospective members is “will my exact legal situation really be covered by the standard member benefits?”

As mentioned above, everything is covered one way or the other. Certain complicated situations may require additional legal services which are provided at a generous 25% discount off the attorney’s standard hourly fee. If you’re still not sure you’ll be covered by the standard benefits or just want additional details, there are three main ways to get the information.

Personal Plan Supplements

If you own a home business, are a consultant or have a rental property, or if you own a gun or need more trial coverage - you might want to consider these optional Personal Plan Supplements. Add these supplements to your plan at checkout or click to learn more below.