As lawyers, we’ve all likely been approached by family members who need a “quick Will,” advice about something at work, or just need help finding a lawyer. A few weeks ago my dad told me that he used LegalZoom for his own Will, bypassing hiring an attorney, let alone consulting me (though I’d probably be …
LegalZoom Sued, Again
It’s been a while since we revisited our LegalZoom series. Greg is still on Step 3. In the meantime, we learned about a new class action suit against Legal Zoom. Although it’s not breaking news, it’s an interesting ongoing issue for attorneys to follow. Here’s a roundup of articles and summaries: Class Claims LegalZoom Is …
The Slow Road to an Attorney
It’s been some time since I checked in with my experiment to obtain a Will, whether from LegalZoom or from a local estate planning attorney. When I last left off, I had dragged my wife into this experiment and asked her to find an attorney for us. After five weeks, we have the name of …
Reviewing My $69.00 Will
My LegalZoom Will has arrived, along with a very professional-looking packet of information. I have to admit that I’m initially and surprisingly impressed. The Will obviously captured what I had answered during my earlier online session with LegalZoom. Along with the Will were separate informational documents, to wit: A thirteen-page booklet entitled “Guide to Your …
Maybe It’s Time for Law On-a-Stick
First, a little background. I started this post on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair, thinking that it would be a humorous piece that threw around references to this year’s latest batch of food on-a-stick. Between then and now, though, I reflected a bit, especially as news about traditional legal services continued to …