LegalZoom vs. LegalShield:
Personalized legal support
LegalZoom vs. LegalShield:
Personalized legal support
LegalZoom vs. LegalShield
LegalZoom vs. LegalShield
LegalZoom is the #1 choice for online attorney services, combining legal support for everyday matters with guided tools to help you create and manage your estate plan.
Start your estate plan
Legal support for today
—and what comes next
Legal support for today—and what comes next
Legal support for today
—and what comes next
Legal support for today—and what comes next
Whether you’re creating an estate plan, looking for attorney advice, or both, LegalZoom gives you clear ways to get started. LegalShield may be helpful for specific legal issues and disputes, but its plan limits and tiered benefits can make it harder to know what’s included upfront.
Get peace of mind with a living trust from LegalZoom
Get peace of mind with a living trust from LegalZoom
Get peace of mind with a last will from LegalZoom
Get peace of mind with a last will from LegalZoom
 Premium Trust |  Premium Prepaid Plan | |
|---|---|---|
$549 (individual) $649 (couple) | Cost | $647.46/year |
 | Revocable living trust | +$250/person |
| Pour-over will | |
| Healthcare directive | |
| Medical power of attorney | |
| Financial power of attorney | |
| Attorney support (1 yr.) | |
| Unlimited revisions (1 yr.) | +$250/person |
| Annual estate plan review | ❌ |
25% | Discount on additional attorney services | 25% |
Premium Will | Basic Prepaid Plan | |
|---|---|---|
$299 (individual) $399 (couple) | Cost | $431.46/year |
| Last will & testament | |
| Medical power of attorney | |
| Healthcare directive | |
| Financial power of attorney | |
| Attorney support (1 yr.) | |
| Unlimited revisions (1 yr.) | Available at a 15% discount |
| Annual estate plan review | ❌ |
25% | Discount on additional attorney services | 15% |
Plan ahead with support by your side
Estate planning is one of the most important ways to document your wishes and protect the people you love, but knowing where to start isn’t always easy. With LegalZoom’s Estate Plan Bundles, you can choose a will or living trust package that fits your needs, then we’ll guide you through the process from start to finish.
Premium plans also include one year of attorney support, so you can ask questions, review your documents, make updates, and feel more confident about what you’re putting in place. And if legal questions come up beyond your estate plan, you can still consult an attorney on everyday personal matters, too.
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Explore our estate plan services to create your will or trust online. Our premium plans provide one year of comprehensive legal assistance from our attorney network, including estate planning advice and a wide range of personal legal matters to help you navigate important decisions and legal complexities.
Explore our estate planning services to create your wills and trusts online. Our premium plans offer one year of estate planning advice from our attorney network to assist with important decisions and legal complexities.
Pro Will
$149
Includes:
Last will & testament
Healthcare directive
Medical power of attorney
Financial power of attorney
HIPAA authorization
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited 30 min attorney consultations on new legal topics for 30 days—renews at $25/month*
Unlimited revisions for 30 days
One set of printed and shipped documents
Premium Will
$299
Includes:
Last will & testament
Healthcare directive
Medical power of attorney
Financial power of attorney
HIPAA authorization
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited 30 min attorney consultations on new legal topics for 1 year—renews at $199/year**
Unlimited revisions for 1 year
One set of printed and shipped documents
10% off LegalZoom products
25% off attorney services
Annual 1 hour estate planning review with an experienced attorney
Why choose a trust
Get all the protection of a will and avoid probate court
Basic Trust
$399
Includes:
Living trust
Pour-over will
Healthcare directive
Medical power of attorney
Financial power of attorney
HIPAA authorization
Certificate of trust
Schedule of assets
Bill of transfer
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited revisions for 30 days
One set of printed and shipped documents
Premium Trust
$549
Includes:
Living trust
Pour-over will
Healthcare directive
Medical power of attorney
Financial power of attorney
HIPAA authorization
Certificate of trust
Schedule of assets
Bill of transfer
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited 30 min attorney consultations on new legal topics for 1 year—renews at $199/year**
Unlimited revisions for 1 year
One set of printed and shipped documents
10% off LegalZoom products
25% off attorney services
Annual 1 hour estate planning review with an experienced attorney
Pro Will
$249
Includes:
2 Last will & testaments
2 Healthcare directives
2 Medical power of attorney
2 Financial power of attorney
2 HIPAA authorizations
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited 30 min attorney consultations on new legal topics for 30 days—renews at $25/month*
Unlimited revisions for 30 days
One set of printed and shipped documents
Premium Will
$399
Includes:
2 Last will & testaments
2 Healthcare directives
2 Medical power of attorney
2 Financial power of attorney
2 HIPAA authorizations
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited 30 min attorney consultations on new legal topics for 1 year—renews at $199/year**
Unlimited revisions for 1 year
One set of printed and shipped documents
10% off LegalZoom products
25% off attorney services
Annual 1 hour estate planning review with an experienced attorney
Why choose a trust
Get all the protection of a will and avoid probate court
Basic Trust
$499
Includes:
Living trust
2 Pour-over wills
2 Healthcare directives
2 Medical power of attorney
2 Financial power of attorney
2 HIPAA authorizations
Certificate of trust
Schedule of assets
Bill of transfer
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited revisions for 30 days
One set of printed and shipped documents
Premium Trust
$649
Includes:
Living trust
2 Pour-over wills
2 Healthcare directives
2 Medical power of attorney
2 Financial power of attorney
2 HIPAA authorizations
Certificate of trust
Schedule of assets
Bill of transfer
Pet care provisions
Secure online document storage
Unlimited 30 min attorney consultations on new legal topics for 1 year—renews at $199/year**
Unlimited revisions for 1 year
One set of printed and shipped documents
10% off LegalZoom products
25% off attorney services
Annual 1 hour estate planning review with an experienced attorney
Have questions? Call (866) 679-1568 for a free discovery call.
If an attorney from our network advises you to set up a last will instead of a living trust or vice versa, please call us to change your order. See LZ Guarantee for exact terms.
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Satisfied with our living trust and other documents
We were past due for a new will and opted for the living trust with pour over wills, power of attorneys and health care directives. The entire process was completed in a timely manner. We were able to obtain legal counsel on two occasions from a well rated attorney within our state.
I set up my Trust
I set up my Trust, Will, Health Directive, and Power of Attorney all at the same time with their estate plan. Incredibly easy. Of course I had to dig out all the info, but the input was simple and straightforward, and the free consults were priceless. Had I used an attorney alone, it would easily have cost me 3k+. Thanks Legal Zoom!
The trust process was simple and easy
The trust process was simple and easy! We selected the plan that gave us access to an attorney and that experience was great as well. The attorney was on time, pleasant and patient and she answered all my questions and gave me things to think about as well as helping with language for minor revisions.
This was the best experience I could…
This was the best experience I could have asked for a very complicated situation for me to set up a living. Trust they made it easy, understandable and unbelievably thorough. I recommend them all the time and then their legal associates go deed was unbelievably easy also and very thorough. Recommend them highly.
Wowie from Legal zoom was so helpful in…
Bowie from Legal zoom was so helpful in correcting a mistake I had made and I required copies of forms. He assured me he would take care of it immediately and he did . He emailed me the next morning with all the order and I was so relieved. Thank you Legal zoom for taking care of my Living Trust. It has been great.
Legal Zoom is affordable legal guidance.
Legal Zoom has been a lesson in estate planning, living trusts, and wills. I'm glad for the service, it made taking on an essential procedure less daunting than imagined. Along with the help I received from my dear sister, and the legal advice provided by one of your attorneys, we were able to complete my living trust, will, and end of life instructions will little stress. I'm glad I took my friend's advice to look you up. All in all, yours is the choice for those of us on a budget.
Grateful to Patti Green
Patti Green helped me so much to finish my order. She was very patient and pleasant with me and guided me so well with my living trust. She made it clear and explained things that I could understand to finish this. She is an asset to your company and I would recommend her with excellence
I had no Idea what to do to update my…
I had no Idea what to do to update my Living Trust. They answered all my questions and they also helped me get info I did not know I needed.
Living Trust Premium
Our Representative, Stormy was fantastic! She stayed with us through the whole process. She was very helpful and thorough.
I spoke to the representative today about a Trust...
I spoke to the representative today regarding a question about an existing Living Trust. She was very helpful - told me exactly what I needed to know and how to accomplish it. As a representative in the Financial field I guide clients all the time on where to get documents done right - and its always LegalZoom - easy and effecient!
LegalZoom
I was impressed by the user-friendly interface and the outstanding support I received while creating a Revocable Living Trust. The ability to connect with support representatives in real time to address my questions was incredibly valuable. For those looking to establish a straightforward trust, I can highly recommend LegalZoom.
Rida has been very helpful with respect…
Rida has been very helpful with respect o guiding me through the process of properly revising the Living trust for my elderly parents. His patience has been exemplary.
Elizabeth Tisdale
Elizabeth Tisdale, knowledgeable,been having problems with the forms in my living trust,for the past two weeks and had to pay every time, Elizabeth was patient with me and explained every detail until it was corrected,she get my 5 stars
Taking the Initiative
Taking the initiative to do the info. research on our living Trust...set up back in 2016..Made the call an efficient, as well as a pleasant experience. Very thorough and friendly. Set up our atty consultation Thanks for great service!
Carmen was so patient with me
Carmen was so patient with me! Thank you for all your direction and guidance with my living Trust! Great job!
Easy and Fast tool, plenty of online support.
It was very easy to answer the questionnaire for creating Estate Planning documents; including our Last Will and Testament. It was also easy to arrange a review by an attorney via Legal Zoom who is located just 20 minutes away. We met on a phone call and validated everything was good. Chat support was also very helpful.
LegalZoom - Trust and Estate Planning Made Easy
LegalZoom made amending my trust and estate documents extremely easy. The process took very little time and what can be, or is, an intimidating process was made simple and intuitive. The customer service team was able to assist me with a minor task that I did not understand. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend LegalZoom.
LEGAL ZOOM -Trust Planning
Legal Zoom handled my estate TRUST planning for my two daughters and I am extremely pleased with the level of competency and professionalism I received.
I researched online Estate Planning and…
I researched online Estate Planning and decided I would go with Legal Zoom. I had heard commercials and watched YouTube videos, so it seemed like the perfect choice. I decided to go with the couples Pro? Version. It’s really easy to follow the questions and I found it to be quite simple to understand. I finished completing my questions and when I got to the end, I was asked to verify the answers for the printing and mailing. I wasn’t sure if I should finish that step because I had not answered any questions regarding my husband’s Will. So I decided to ask a question in the live Chat. I had the pleasure of chatting with Quience today. I wasn’t sure if I should complete my will, print and mail it or wait until I have completed my husband’s will. Quience advised me to proceed with printing and mailing my Will, and once I have completed it then I will be able to complete my husband’s Will. Quience also waited until I answered and completed my husband’s Will in the Chat just in case I needed further assistance. I can’t say enough great things about Quience. Oftentimes you just don’t feel as though the person that you are chatting with actually cares or wants to help you. I am very happy with my entire experience with Legal Zoom. If you have been putting off important decisions for your Estate Planning, consider Legal Zoom. I am so glad that I did!!!
LegalZoom made it very easy to update…
LegalZoom made it very easy to update my will, healthcare directive, and related documents. I highly recommend LegalZoom if you need straightforward documents prepared correctly and at a low cost.
Will/Trust
It was so easy and convenient to re-accomplish my Legal Will/trust online.
Easy and cost effective
It was super easy to fill in the information as I updated my last will and testament. The money I saved by doing it with Legal zoom vs live with an attorney was significant. Thank you Legal Zoom.
We definitely recommend Legal Zoom for Estate planning.
On February 15th my husband and I ordered the Will Estate plan from Legal Zoom. The forms were easy for us to understand and since we had gathered info before hand it took us less than 2 hours to complete.
This was my first time dealing with…
This was my first time dealing with Estate Planning. Everyone I called for support was helpful and happy to assist.
I set up my Trust
I set up my Trust, Will, Health Directive, and Power of Attorney all at the same time with their estate plan. Incredibly easy. Of course I had to dig out all the info, but the input was simple and straightforward, and the free consults were priceless. Had I used an attorney alone, it would easily have cost me 3k+. Thanks Legal Zoom!
Legal Zoom is affordable legal guidance.
Legal Zoom has been a lesson in estate planning, living trusts, and wills. I'm glad for the service, it made taking on an essential procedure less daunting than imagined. Along with the help I received from my dear sister, and the legal advice provided by one of your attorneys, we were able to complete my living trust, will, and end of life instructions will little stress. I'm glad I took my friend's advice to look you up. All in all, yours is the choice for those of us on a budget.
User-Friendly Will & Estate Plan Process
The process to create a personal Will & Estate Plan, including a power of attorney and advanced medical directive was very user friendly and fast. The signing directions and explanatory documentation was also very helpful. The cost was reasonable and the on-line assistance chat feature allowed for quick resolution of a special request.
First pass at Estate Plan, prior to receiving Documents
Preparation of documents for an estate plan was quick and easy. Meeting with the attorney went well. He had reviewed my very straight forward documents and found no problems.
LegalZoom.com…a company you can trust
It’s just a great company to deal with. I am so glad I chose them to help me with my living will/estate plan!
Legal Zoom is very easy estate planning.
This was very easy to do, and Beth was very patient and so helpful with the process. I appreciate the time she took to make sure I had everything covered. It is very reassuring to know I have my final wishes on paper.
I spoke to the representative today about a Trust...
I spoke to the representative today regarding a question about an existing Living Trust. She was very helpful - told me exactly what I needed to know and how to accomplish it. As a representative in the Financial field I guide clients all the time on where to get documents done right - and its always LegalZoom - easy and effecient!
We could not be more Pleased with the…
We could not be more Pleased with the help and service we had during the up dating of our Living Will and Advanced Directive
Legal Assistance for the rest of us
Legal Zoom has made it easy and affordable for us to create an LLC, a Will, and a Trust for our families.
LegalZoom .com has exceptional, real, staff to help. I met one!
I purchased multiple accounts to update both our Living Wills and Estate Plans. After utilizing LegalZoom.com’s user-friendly and intuitive platform for these legal documents, I found it necessary to call for clarification on some information within our account. I spoke with Sandra Balderas, who expertly addressed the mistakes I had inadvertently made. Her professionalism and friendliness greatly enhanced the experience. I realized that LegalZoom is not only a straightforward website to navigate for such complex matters, but it also boasts exceptional employees. Thank you, LegalZoom.com, and especially Sandra Balderas, for guiding me through the process. I’m thrilled to have discovered LegalZoom.com.
Easy and Fast tool, plenty of online support.
It was very easy to answer the questionnaire for creating Estate Planning documents; including our Last Will and Testament. It was also easy to arrange a review by an attorney via Legal Zoom who is located just 20 minutes away. We met on a phone call and validated everything was good. Chat support was also very helpful.
Preparing your Last Will & Testament…
Preparing your Last Will & Testament and other documents pertaining to your death can be emotionally draining. LegalZoom made it extremely easy for me to prepare the necessary documents so that my Executor will be crystal clear about my instructions. I prepared my first LW&T in 2010, and LegalZoom offered a FREE UPGRADE which I accepted and can now check this off my list of things to do!
Very easy to complete my last Will and…
Very easy to complete my last Will and Testament.
Couldn't have been simpler...
I recently moved to a different state and have a surgery scheduled in a few days. Therefore, I needed to update my Last Will and Testament that I originally created with Legal Zoom years ago. The process couldn't have been simpler! Thank you Legal Zoom!
Last Will and Testament
Sarah was very professional to my husband and I when we asked questions about our Last Will and Testament. We hope to speak with her again if we have anymore questions. Linda Green
Quality Service Reigns Supreme at Legal Zoom
Your representative was so patient and courteous while assisting me with my revision of my Last Will and Testament. You don't get such quality of service these days but at most places...but at Legal Zoom quality of service is still valued and practiced.
Last will and testament
The experience was great. Very professional and she made it easy to understand my options. Thank you
pleasant and willing representatives…
pleasant and willing representatives ready to help me navigate through your system and supply attorney contact information for my legal questions for my last will & testament
When You Need it Done Rights, Go to the Pros!
I had a lot of moving parts in this P.O.A., helping a friend, changing e-mail addresses, phone numbers, etc., and I needed it expedited right away. I spoke to several of your highly skilled staff, and they all came through for this wonderful lady who needed everybody on board, A.K.A. All hands on deck! I want to thank each and every one of you involved. We got it done under the wire, and now she will be able to look after her family properly, as she has always done, but now legally without repercussions or reprisals! ¡Mucho Grassy Ass! William
Fast and easy to use
Fast and easy to use. I had The Power of Attorney paperwork notarized at a bank and they told me this was the most up to date paperwork that they have seen for POA.
I set up my Trust
I set up my Trust, Will, Health Directive, and Power of Attorney all at the same time with their estate plan. Incredibly easy. Of course I had to dig out all the info, but the input was simple and straightforward, and the free consults were priceless. Had I used an attorney alone, it would easily have cost me 3k+. Thanks Legal Zoom!
User-Friendly Will & Estate Plan Process
The process to create a personal Will & Estate Plan, including a power of attorney and advanced medical directive was very user friendly and fast. The signing directions and explanatory documentation was also very helpful. The cost was reasonable and the on-line assistance chat feature allowed for quick resolution of a special request.
Jona was amazing
Jona was amazing! I chatted to find the best way to become power of attorney for my parents and she went above and beyond to help me complete the process. She emailed me her information and was soooo helpful. Above and beyond what I expected but much appreciated.
Incredible Service
I called to ask about cost estimates for Power of Attorney. Sarah McLain was extremely helpful and considerate. She patiently explained the LegalZoom offerings, helped me re-establish my old account, and provided me with the exactly the forms I needed to fill out. She has a wonderful no-pressure disposition and made me feel she truly cared about my situation. Excellent, exceptional person.
Rey was very helpful
Rey was very helpful as I went through the questions to create a power of attorney for my elderly father.
Living Will and Durable POA changes
I need to change the name of the primary contact for both my living will and durable power of attorney. Your representative walked me through the online process in about five minutes.
Tammy is my “go to” contact with all…
Tammy is my “go to” contact with all things Legalzoom. Navigating power of attorney and living trusts for elderly parents is not easy, especially when decisions are now mine. She is so knowledgeable and caring every time I call, and never rushes me when I have questions. I will always use Legalzoom! Thank you again.
Impeccable customer service and great value!
I initially purchased the legal zoom documents for just the basic will and power of attorney at what I thought to be a very fair price although I now do not remember the amount. I called customer service to ask how to make changes. After resetting my forgotten password, I was offered free updates where I completely changed my will and power of attorney and was given several other documents that I hadn't even requested. ALL AT NO CHARGE! I was totally blown away! I did pay $9.99 for an ID card that contained my request not to extend life support under my individual directives, organ-donor, etc. Anyway, how could I not recommend legal zoom? I had called customer support twice with questions.......immediately answered my call and stayed on line until all questions resolved.
My experience was smooth
My experience was smooth, The agent was able to respond quickly and professionally to all my questions. He was able to send me over a link, and he was very careful of making sure that I was able to receive the link right away, so I could start the process of the Living Will. Thank you!! NP
Living Will and Durable POA changes
I need to change the name of the primary contact for both my living will and durable power of attorney. Your representative walked me through the online process in about five minutes.
Kindness, calmness and patience is most helpful when making changes to a sensitive document like a Will.
When I called Legal Zoom to make changes to my Will and Living Will lines were busy so I left message and got a call back almost immediately. Richard De la Cruz was calm, kind and patient as he guided me to the place where I can make changes easily. He also told me there would be no charge. I was very pleased and relieved.
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Satisfied with our living trust and other documents
We were past due for a new will and opted for the living trust with pour over wills, power of attorneys and health care directives. The entire process was completed in a timely manner. We were able to obtain legal counsel on two occasions from a well rated attorney within our state.
I set up my Trust
I set up my Trust, Will, Health Directive, and Power of Attorney all at the same time with their estate plan. Incredibly easy. Of course I had to dig out all the info, but the input was simple and straightforward, and the free consults were priceless. Had I used an attorney alone, it would easily have cost me 3k+. Thanks Legal Zoom!
The trust process was simple and easy
The trust process was simple and easy! We selected the plan that gave us access to an attorney and that experience was great as well. The attorney was on time, pleasant and patient and she answered all my questions and gave me things to think about as well as helping with language for minor revisions.
This was the best experience I could…
This was the best experience I could have asked for a very complicated situation for me to set up a living. Trust they made it easy, understandable and unbelievably thorough. I recommend them all the time and then their legal associates go deed was unbelievably easy also and very thorough. Recommend them highly.
Wowie from Legal zoom was so helpful in…
Bowie from Legal zoom was so helpful in correcting a mistake I had made and I required copies of forms. He assured me he would take care of it immediately and he did . He emailed me the next morning with all the order and I was so relieved. Thank you Legal zoom for taking care of my Living Trust. It has been great.
Legal Zoom is affordable legal guidance.
Legal Zoom has been a lesson in estate planning, living trusts, and wills. I'm glad for the service, it made taking on an essential procedure less daunting than imagined. Along with the help I received from my dear sister, and the legal advice provided by one of your attorneys, we were able to complete my living trust, will, and end of life instructions will little stress. I'm glad I took my friend's advice to look you up. All in all, yours is the choice for those of us on a budget.
Grateful to Patti Green
Patti Green helped me so much to finish my order. She was very patient and pleasant with me and guided me so well with my living trust. She made it clear and explained things that I could understand to finish this. She is an asset to your company and I would recommend her with excellence
I had no Idea what to do to update my…
I had no Idea what to do to update my Living Trust. They answered all my questions and they also helped me get info I did not know I needed.
Living Trust Premium
Our Representative, Stormy was fantastic! She stayed with us through the whole process. She was very helpful and thorough.
I spoke to the representative today about a Trust...
I spoke to the representative today regarding a question about an existing Living Trust. She was very helpful - told me exactly what I needed to know and how to accomplish it. As a representative in the Financial field I guide clients all the time on where to get documents done right - and its always LegalZoom - easy and effecient!
LegalZoom
I was impressed by the user-friendly interface and the outstanding support I received while creating a Revocable Living Trust. The ability to connect with support representatives in real time to address my questions was incredibly valuable. For those looking to establish a straightforward trust, I can highly recommend LegalZoom.
Rida has been very helpful with respect…
Rida has been very helpful with respect o guiding me through the process of properly revising the Living trust for my elderly parents. His patience has been exemplary.
Elizabeth Tisdale
Elizabeth Tisdale, knowledgeable,been having problems with the forms in my living trust,for the past two weeks and had to pay every time, Elizabeth was patient with me and explained every detail until it was corrected,she get my 5 stars
Taking the Initiative
Taking the initiative to do the info. research on our living Trust...set up back in 2016..Made the call an efficient, as well as a pleasant experience. Very thorough and friendly. Set up our atty consultation Thanks for great service!
Carmen was so patient with me
Carmen was so patient with me! Thank you for all your direction and guidance with my living Trust! Great job!
Easy and Fast tool, plenty of online support.
It was very easy to answer the questionnaire for creating Estate Planning documents; including our Last Will and Testament. It was also easy to arrange a review by an attorney via Legal Zoom who is located just 20 minutes away. We met on a phone call and validated everything was good. Chat support was also very helpful.
LegalZoom - Trust and Estate Planning Made Easy
LegalZoom made amending my trust and estate documents extremely easy. The process took very little time and what can be, or is, an intimidating process was made simple and intuitive. The customer service team was able to assist me with a minor task that I did not understand. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend LegalZoom.
LEGAL ZOOM -Trust Planning
Legal Zoom handled my estate TRUST planning for my two daughters and I am extremely pleased with the level of competency and professionalism I received.
I researched online Estate Planning and…
I researched online Estate Planning and decided I would go with Legal Zoom. I had heard commercials and watched YouTube videos, so it seemed like the perfect choice. I decided to go with the couples Pro? Version. It’s really easy to follow the questions and I found it to be quite simple to understand. I finished completing my questions and when I got to the end, I was asked to verify the answers for the printing and mailing. I wasn’t sure if I should finish that step because I had not answered any questions regarding my husband’s Will. So I decided to ask a question in the live Chat. I had the pleasure of chatting with Quience today. I wasn’t sure if I should complete my will, print and mail it or wait until I have completed my husband’s will. Quience advised me to proceed with printing and mailing my Will, and once I have completed it then I will be able to complete my husband’s Will. Quience also waited until I answered and completed my husband’s Will in the Chat just in case I needed further assistance. I can’t say enough great things about Quience. Oftentimes you just don’t feel as though the person that you are chatting with actually cares or wants to help you. I am very happy with my entire experience with Legal Zoom. If you have been putting off important decisions for your Estate Planning, consider Legal Zoom. I am so glad that I did!!!
LegalZoom made it very easy to update…
LegalZoom made it very easy to update my will, healthcare directive, and related documents. I highly recommend LegalZoom if you need straightforward documents prepared correctly and at a low cost.
Will/Trust
It was so easy and convenient to re-accomplish my Legal Will/trust online.
Easy and cost effective
It was super easy to fill in the information as I updated my last will and testament. The money I saved by doing it with Legal zoom vs live with an attorney was significant. Thank you Legal Zoom.
We definitely recommend Legal Zoom for Estate planning.
On February 15th my husband and I ordered the Will Estate plan from Legal Zoom. The forms were easy for us to understand and since we had gathered info before hand it took us less than 2 hours to complete.
This was my first time dealing with…
This was my first time dealing with Estate Planning. Everyone I called for support was helpful and happy to assist.
I set up my Trust
I set up my Trust, Will, Health Directive, and Power of Attorney all at the same time with their estate plan. Incredibly easy. Of course I had to dig out all the info, but the input was simple and straightforward, and the free consults were priceless. Had I used an attorney alone, it would easily have cost me 3k+. Thanks Legal Zoom!
Legal Zoom is affordable legal guidance.
Legal Zoom has been a lesson in estate planning, living trusts, and wills. I'm glad for the service, it made taking on an essential procedure less daunting than imagined. Along with the help I received from my dear sister, and the legal advice provided by one of your attorneys, we were able to complete my living trust, will, and end of life instructions will little stress. I'm glad I took my friend's advice to look you up. All in all, yours is the choice for those of us on a budget.
User-Friendly Will & Estate Plan Process
The process to create a personal Will & Estate Plan, including a power of attorney and advanced medical directive was very user friendly and fast. The signing directions and explanatory documentation was also very helpful. The cost was reasonable and the on-line assistance chat feature allowed for quick resolution of a special request.
First pass at Estate Plan, prior to receiving Documents
Preparation of documents for an estate plan was quick and easy. Meeting with the attorney went well. He had reviewed my very straight forward documents and found no problems.
LegalZoom.com…a company you can trust
It’s just a great company to deal with. I am so glad I chose them to help me with my living will/estate plan!
Legal Zoom is very easy estate planning.
This was very easy to do, and Beth was very patient and so helpful with the process. I appreciate the time she took to make sure I had everything covered. It is very reassuring to know I have my final wishes on paper.
I spoke to the representative today about a Trust...
I spoke to the representative today regarding a question about an existing Living Trust. She was very helpful - told me exactly what I needed to know and how to accomplish it. As a representative in the Financial field I guide clients all the time on where to get documents done right - and its always LegalZoom - easy and effecient!
We could not be more Pleased with the…
We could not be more Pleased with the help and service we had during the up dating of our Living Will and Advanced Directive
Legal Assistance for the rest of us
Legal Zoom has made it easy and affordable for us to create an LLC, a Will, and a Trust for our families.
LegalZoom .com has exceptional, real, staff to help. I met one!
I purchased multiple accounts to update both our Living Wills and Estate Plans. After utilizing LegalZoom.com’s user-friendly and intuitive platform for these legal documents, I found it necessary to call for clarification on some information within our account. I spoke with Sandra Balderas, who expertly addressed the mistakes I had inadvertently made. Her professionalism and friendliness greatly enhanced the experience. I realized that LegalZoom is not only a straightforward website to navigate for such complex matters, but it also boasts exceptional employees. Thank you, LegalZoom.com, and especially Sandra Balderas, for guiding me through the process. I’m thrilled to have discovered LegalZoom.com.
Easy and Fast tool, plenty of online support.
It was very easy to answer the questionnaire for creating Estate Planning documents; including our Last Will and Testament. It was also easy to arrange a review by an attorney via Legal Zoom who is located just 20 minutes away. We met on a phone call and validated everything was good. Chat support was also very helpful.
Preparing your Last Will & Testament…
Preparing your Last Will & Testament and other documents pertaining to your death can be emotionally draining. LegalZoom made it extremely easy for me to prepare the necessary documents so that my Executor will be crystal clear about my instructions. I prepared my first LW&T in 2010, and LegalZoom offered a FREE UPGRADE which I accepted and can now check this off my list of things to do!
Very easy to complete my last Will and…
Very easy to complete my last Will and Testament.
Couldn't have been simpler...
I recently moved to a different state and have a surgery scheduled in a few days. Therefore, I needed to update my Last Will and Testament that I originally created with Legal Zoom years ago. The process couldn't have been simpler! Thank you Legal Zoom!
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Sarah was very professional to my husband and I when we asked questions about our Last Will and Testament. We hope to speak with her again if we have anymore questions. Linda Green
Quality Service Reigns Supreme at Legal Zoom
Your representative was so patient and courteous while assisting me with my revision of my Last Will and Testament. You don't get such quality of service these days but at most places...but at Legal Zoom quality of service is still valued and practiced.
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The experience was great. Very professional and she made it easy to understand my options. Thank you
pleasant and willing representatives…
pleasant and willing representatives ready to help me navigate through your system and supply attorney contact information for my legal questions for my last will & testament
When You Need it Done Rights, Go to the Pros!
I had a lot of moving parts in this P.O.A., helping a friend, changing e-mail addresses, phone numbers, etc., and I needed it expedited right away. I spoke to several of your highly skilled staff, and they all came through for this wonderful lady who needed everybody on board, A.K.A. All hands on deck! I want to thank each and every one of you involved. We got it done under the wire, and now she will be able to look after her family properly, as she has always done, but now legally without repercussions or reprisals! ¡Mucho Grassy Ass! William
Fast and easy to use
Fast and easy to use. I had The Power of Attorney paperwork notarized at a bank and they told me this was the most up to date paperwork that they have seen for POA.
I set up my Trust
I set up my Trust, Will, Health Directive, and Power of Attorney all at the same time with their estate plan. Incredibly easy. Of course I had to dig out all the info, but the input was simple and straightforward, and the free consults were priceless. Had I used an attorney alone, it would easily have cost me 3k+. Thanks Legal Zoom!
User-Friendly Will & Estate Plan Process
The process to create a personal Will & Estate Plan, including a power of attorney and advanced medical directive was very user friendly and fast. The signing directions and explanatory documentation was also very helpful. The cost was reasonable and the on-line assistance chat feature allowed for quick resolution of a special request.
Jona was amazing
Jona was amazing! I chatted to find the best way to become power of attorney for my parents and she went above and beyond to help me complete the process. She emailed me her information and was soooo helpful. Above and beyond what I expected but much appreciated.
Incredible Service
I called to ask about cost estimates for Power of Attorney. Sarah McLain was extremely helpful and considerate. She patiently explained the LegalZoom offerings, helped me re-establish my old account, and provided me with the exactly the forms I needed to fill out. She has a wonderful no-pressure disposition and made me feel she truly cared about my situation. Excellent, exceptional person.
Rey was very helpful
Rey was very helpful as I went through the questions to create a power of attorney for my elderly father.
Living Will and Durable POA changes
I need to change the name of the primary contact for both my living will and durable power of attorney. Your representative walked me through the online process in about five minutes.
Tammy is my “go to” contact with all…
Tammy is my “go to” contact with all things Legalzoom. Navigating power of attorney and living trusts for elderly parents is not easy, especially when decisions are now mine. She is so knowledgeable and caring every time I call, and never rushes me when I have questions. I will always use Legalzoom! Thank you again.
Impeccable customer service and great value!
I initially purchased the legal zoom documents for just the basic will and power of attorney at what I thought to be a very fair price although I now do not remember the amount. I called customer service to ask how to make changes. After resetting my forgotten password, I was offered free updates where I completely changed my will and power of attorney and was given several other documents that I hadn't even requested. ALL AT NO CHARGE! I was totally blown away! I did pay $9.99 for an ID card that contained my request not to extend life support under my individual directives, organ-donor, etc. Anyway, how could I not recommend legal zoom? I had called customer support twice with questions.......immediately answered my call and stayed on line until all questions resolved.
My experience was smooth
My experience was smooth, The agent was able to respond quickly and professionally to all my questions. He was able to send me over a link, and he was very careful of making sure that I was able to receive the link right away, so I could start the process of the Living Will. Thank you!! NP
Living Will and Durable POA changes
I need to change the name of the primary contact for both my living will and durable power of attorney. Your representative walked me through the online process in about five minutes.
Kindness, calmness and patience is most helpful when making changes to a sensitive document like a Will.
When I called Legal Zoom to make changes to my Will and Living Will lines were busy so I left message and got a call back almost immediately. Richard De la Cruz was calm, kind and patient as he guided me to the place where I can make changes easily. He also told me there would be no charge. I was very pleased and relieved.
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Why choose LegalZoom over LegalShield?
LegalShield offers prepaid legal plans with different benefits, limits, and inclusions depending on the membership. That can be useful for broad legal coverage, but LegalZoom is the better choice for people who want a clearer way to build an estate plan and get legal help as personal needs change.
Less guesswork from the start
Most people start looking for legal help with a specific goal in mind. LegalZoom lets you choose the help that fits the task in front of you, whether you want to create an estate plan, get legal guidance, or combine both with a Premium Estate Plan Package. You can focus on the support you need now, without paying for a broad legal plan with features you may not use.
LegalShield’s prepaid plans cover several legal matters, including estate planning, family and home matters, traffic, disputes, and more. While broad coverage can be useful, LegalZoom’s Personal Attorney Plan also lets you consult an attorney on many of the same issues. The difference is that with LegalShield, you may have to sort through each tier’s limits, exclusions, and add-on costs before you know whether the plan covers the legal task you actually came to solve.
Estate plan packages with clearer value
In addition to the core will and trust documents, LegalZoom’s Estate Plan Packages include powers of attorney, healthcare directives, HIPAA authorizations, pour-over wills, and more, depending on the package you choose.
With LegalShield, you need to subscribe to the most expensive tier to get the full set of documents. Even then, trusts aren’t included in the membership price. LegalShield’s premium plan costs $647.46 per year when billed annually, and creating a basic revocable trust costs an additional $250 per person. For a couple, that can bring the first-year cost to $1,147.46 before any annual trust updates, which also cost $250 per person.
By comparison, LegalZoom’s Premium Trust package for couples is $649 and includes attorney support and unlimited revisions for one year.
Legal support when life gets complicated
Your one year of included attorney support doesn’t necessarily stop at your estate plan. With LegalZoom’s Premium Estate Plan Bundles, you get one year of access to our Personal Attorney Plan, which lets you schedule unlimited 30-minute consultations on new legal topics, such as family, home, finance, employment, traffic, and other personal matters.
When you need more than a consultation, LegalZoom members also get 25% off additional services from a network attorney. LegalShield offers discounts, too, but the savings vary by plan: the lowest tier gets a 15% discount, while only the highest tier matches LegalZoom’s 25% rate.
Trusted legal help for decades
With more than 25 years of experience, LegalZoom has helped customers create over 4.2 million estate planning documents and move forward with confidence. Our network attorneys are licensed in all 50 states, with an average of 15 years of experience and a 4.8 out of 5 customer rating.
And if your needs change, you have options under the LZ Guarantee. Estate plans are refundable for up to seven days after the first product is completed, and if a network attorney recommends a will instead of a trust (or vice versa), simply call us to change your order.
Less guesswork from the start
Most people start looking for legal help with a specific goal in mind. LegalZoom lets you choose the help that fits the task in front of you, whether you want to create an estate plan, get legal guidance, or combine both with a Premium Estate Plan Package. You can focus on the support you need now, without paying for a broad legal plan with features you may not use.
LegalShield’s prepaid plans cover several legal matters, including estate planning, family and home matters, traffic, disputes, and more. While broad coverage can be useful, LegalZoom’s Personal Attorney Plan also lets you consult an attorney on many of the same issues. The difference is that with LegalShield, you may have to sort through each tier’s limits, exclusions, and add-on costs before you know whether the plan covers the legal task you actually came to solve.
Estate plan packages with clearer value
In addition to the core will and trust documents, LegalZoom’s Estate Plan Packages include powers of attorney, healthcare directives, HIPAA authorizations, pour-over wills, and more, depending on the package you choose.
With LegalShield, you need to subscribe to the most expensive tier to get the full set of documents. Even then, trusts aren’t included in the membership price. LegalShield’s premium plan costs $647.46 per year when billed annually, and creating a basic revocable trust costs an additional $250 per person. For a couple, that can bring the first-year cost to $1,147.46 before any annual trust updates, which also cost $250 per person.
By comparison, LegalZoom’s Premium Trust package for couples is $649 and includes attorney support and unlimited revisions for one year.
Legal support when life gets complicated
Your one year of included attorney support doesn’t necessarily stop at your estate plan. With LegalZoom’s Premium Estate Plan Bundles, you get one year of access to our Personal Attorney Plan, which lets you schedule unlimited 30-minute consultations on new legal topics, such as family, home, finance, employment, traffic, and other personal matters.
When you need more than a consultation, LegalZoom members also get 25% off additional services from a network attorney. LegalShield offers discounts, too, but the savings vary by plan: the lowest tier gets a 15% discount, while only the highest tier matches LegalZoom’s 25% rate.
Trusted legal help for decades
With more than 25 years of experience, LegalZoom has helped customers create over 4.2 million estate planning documents and move forward with confidence. Our network attorneys are licensed in all 50 states, with an average of 15 years of experience and a 4.8 out of 5 customer rating.
And if your needs change, you have options under the LZ Guarantee. Estate plans are refundable for up to seven days after the first product is completed, and if a network attorney recommends a will instead of a trust (or vice versa), simply call us to change your order.
How our Personal Attorney Plans can help
How our Personal Attorney Plans can help
Our Premium estate plan packages connect you with an experienced attorney for personalized advice, including estate plan questions and beyond.
Estate planning
Plan ahead with help creating a will, living trust, power of attorney, and other documents to protect your loved ones.
Real estate
Get guidance on buying or selling a home, resolving property disputes, handling foreclosures, or reviewing lease agreements.
Family matters
From marriage to divorce to child custody, our network of experienced attorneys can help you understand your rights and next steps.
Finance
Get help from an attorney who knows how to navigate bankruptcy, lawsuits, debt collection, and other credit-related issues.
Employment issues
Understand your options around employee agreements, compensation, benefits, severance, and more.
Other claims
An attorney can help you understand your options if you're facing issues like personal injury, property damage, or identity theft.
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LegalZoom vs. LegalShield: Which service is better for personal legal needs?
The best choice comes down to the kind of legal support you want: a clearer way to create an estate plan and get attorney guidance when questions come up, or a broader prepaid legal membership for additional coverage if you are brought to court.
Choose LegalZoom if you want:
Choose LegalZoom if you want:
A comprehensive will or living trust package, including POAs, healthcare directives, pet care provisions, and more
Attorney support to review your documents, answer your questions, and make revisions as needed
Standalone attorney access for everyday legal questions
Choose LegalShield if you want:
Choose LegalShield if you want:
A prepaid legal membership with some coverage if you have to go to court, not just for estate planning matters
Specific benefits for traffic, family, home, or dispute-related matters
For most people, LegalZoom is the better overall fit because it helps with the legal task you’re most likely trying to solve first—creating an estate plan—while still offering affordable attorney access for everyday legal matters when life gets more complicated.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between LegalZoom and LegalShield for personal legal help?
LegalZoom lets you choose the support that fits your goal, whether you want to create an estate plan, get attorney guidance, or combine both with a Premium Estate Plan Bundle. LegalShield primarily offers prepaid legal plans with benefits that vary by membership tier, including limited coverage for documents, family matters, traffic tickets, home-related concerns, and disputes.
Is it cheaper to set up a living trust through LegalZoom or LegalShield?
For comparable living trust support, LegalZoom is typically the more affordable option. LegalZoom offers dedicated estate plan packages, with living trusts starting at $399. Our Premium Trust package starts at $549 (+$100 for couples) and includes one year of attorney support, unlimited 30-minute consultations on new legal topics, unlimited revisions for one year, a 25% discount on attorney services, and an annual one-hour estate plan review.
LegalShield is different because it sells prepaid legal subscriptions with some estate planning features, including will preparation in all plans, starting at $35.95/month (billed annually at $431.46). But to get basic revocable trust preparation, you need LegalShield’s premium plan, which is billed annually at $647.46—and establishing a trust still costs an additional $250 per person, plus another $250 to make updates.
Can I use LegalZoom for legal issues beyond estate planning?
Yes, LegalZoom’s Personal Attorney Plan lets you consult an attorney on new personal legal matters beyond estate planning, including family, home, traffic, finances, employment, accidents, and more. Premium Estate Plan Bundles include one year of Personal Attorney Plan access, so you can use that support for your estate planning documents and other covered legal questions.
You can also subscribe to the Personal Attorney Plan on its own if you want attorney guidance but don’t need an estate plan right now.
Do LegalZoom or LegalShield offer business services?
Yes, both LegalZoom and LegalShield offer business attorney plans. LegalZoom also offers a broader range of business services, including business formation, registered agent, compliance support, intellectual property, legal forms, eSignature tools, and virtual mail.
LegalShield’s business offerings focus more on prepaid legal access for business questions and certain covered legal matters, with benefits that vary by plan.
Are personal legal plans the same as hiring a lawyer?
Not exactly. Personal legal plans usually give you access to attorney consultations, document review, and certain covered services. If your matter requires ongoing representation, negotiation, court appearances, or more extensive legal work, you may need to hire an attorney separately.
LegalZoom’s Personal Attorney Plan members can retain a network attorney for additional services at a 25% discount, whereas LegalShield’s discount ranges from 15%–25%, depending on the plan.