Legal zoom vs Attorney?

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Scott Hildebrand · Answer

As an attorney, I often will advise clients that LegalZoom and other legal template services are often good. I would estimate they get things right about 85 percent of the time. If its something simple, you should consider these services. However, if you find yourself doing anything the least bit complex, consult a lawyer. Also, if you are part of the 15 percent, do you really want to bear the liability?

Nick Doria · Answer

@Percy Matsunaga what do you plan on using the attorney for ? Could you be more specific if you are looking for a real estate attorney Which it seems like you are. I would look for a specialized one that deals with real estate on a daily basis. I'm not to familiar with legal zoom but i now they offer a lot of services and try to upsell. I know this because when i formed my llc I looked into them and after it was all said and done it wasn't a cheap as they advertise and i chose to go with a lawyer who deals with asset protection as his primary focus and it ended up being less expensive and IMO set up better.

Kevin Fox · Answer

To piggy back on what @James Miller and @Scott Hildebrand already said; with how prevalent legal zoom is and how readily available these templates are in circulation, I would think it's fairly likely that the litigation guys have already combed through those bad boys and know how to poker every hole possible in their validity.

Just an assumption, but definitely something I'd be mindful of.

James Miller · Answer

As an attorney, I advise against template services. I've had to fix too many things over the years. There is NO such thing as a one-size-fits-all form.  It's really not that much more to use an actual lawyer. Go talk to one in your jurisdiction about your needs.

Robert Seltzer · Answer

I would agree that an attorney is the right path.  Legal Zoom can help you get grounded and assist you in understanding the key questions you should ask.

Nick Doria · Answer

@Percy Matsunaga yes feel free to give me a call Pm with the time you would like to talk so that why i've got it and add to my calendar. @Justin Ho i also agree legal zoom only seems to do gernal knowledge which is okay but the best way is to get your state specific information.

Percy Matsunaga · Answer

Hey Nick, thanks for the info. I see that your contact into on the bottom, can I give you a call tomorrow to discuss a few other items. I, too looked to Legal Zoom to set up a LLC. And like yourself would like to put some asset protection in place. I already own a home in Carmichael California and don't want to put my family as risk. Thanks again and hope to speak to you soon.

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