LegalShield Review

Breadth of Services

The way LegalShield works is essentially different to how most other businesses that offer legal services function. Instead of paying when you need access to legal assistance, you pay for it beforehand as a monthly fee. This means that when a legal emergency comes up, you already have a law firm backing you up.

In the case of family law issues, including divorce and child custody, both of these are covered under the company’s Personal/Family Plan. The plan covers four key areas of legal protection:

• Advice and consultation. Members can speak with their attorney about an unlimited number of personal legal issues. Attorneys return calls within 4 business hours or less and are available 24/7 for emergency situations.
• Court representation. Provider attorneys can defend members in court and represent them in a variety of other legal proceedings. They can also make phone calls and write letters on behalf of members to help solve legal problems.
• Document and contract reviewing. Members can have a lawyer review and provide feedback on an unlimited number of personal legal documents. Membership covers any personal legal documents up to 15 pages in length with no extra or hidden fees.
• Document and contract drafts. Members get an attorney-drafted Standard Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney, plus yearly updates. Attorneys can draft other kinds of documents too, such as residential loan paperwork.

Member can access LegalShield’s services through the company’s mobile app available on Apple and Google devices.

Pricing and Transparency

LegalShield offers four types of legal protection plans, but only the Personal/Family Plan and Identity Theft Plan are relevant for the average consumer. The former confers the company’s standard legal protection offering. Consumers pay a monthly fee that starts at $24.95/mo. (no addons) to be considered LegalShield members. This also grant access to the company’s perks program, which can help consumers save up to 50% on select brands like Verizon, Costco, and Amazon.

LegalShield’s Personal/Family Plan includes the following:

• Unlimited Consulting
• Speeding Ticket Assistance
• Demand Letters & Phone Calls
• 24/7 Emergency Assistance
• Unlimited Contract Review (Up to 15 pages each)
• Will, Living Will & Power of Attorney
• Uncontested Adoption Representation
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Trial Defense Services
• Uncontested Divorce or Separation
• Uncontested Name Change
• IRS Audit Legal Services
• Residential Loan Document Assistance
• Collections, Warranties, and Guaranties

There are four addons to consider for the Personal/Family Plan:

Educational Resources

LegalShield’s main source of educational resources are its blog articles. Their topics range from the humorous, yet enlightening, such as the situation between Meghan Markle and the English Royal Family in the context of family law, to the straightforward, like legal tips and common mistakes to avoid. The company also has numerous FAQ sections and a special resources page for business owners.