So, you're thinking about doing your estate plan and wondering, “Why on Earth should I work with a real, live, breathing estate planning lawyer when I can just hit up LegalZoom from my couch?” Don’t worry, I get it. Let’s look at why LegalZoom is obviously the superior choice—if you love risk and uncertainty, that is.
1. Who Needs Tailored Advice? Cookie-Cutter is the Future!
Why bother getting an estate plan customized to your specific family dynamics, assets, and long-term goals? Sure, an attorney will take the time to understand your unique situation and offer expert advice. But hey, why not settle for one-size-fits-all, pre-made forms that assume everyone’s life is exactly the same?
2. Forget Personalization—Robots Know Best!
Estate planning lawyers? They ask too many questions and want to get personal. LegalZoom? It lets you fill in the blanks! No awkward conversations, no digging into the nitty-gritty of your finances or relationships. Who needs that? You can trust the magic of an online form to know exactly what your family needs… without ever meeting them!
3. Unpredictable Future? Meh, What Could Go Wrong?
The law changes, family dynamics evolve, and estate planning needs shift. Lawyers will stay up-to-date on all that legal mumbo-jumbo and advise you accordingly. But why worry about potential changes when you can lock in your plan on LegalZoom and hope it holds up in court 10-20 years from now?
4. Zero Accountability—Just the Way You Like It!
When you hire an attorney, you get someone who’s accountable to state bar associations, someone with professional standards and ethics to uphold. LegalZoom, on the other hand, provides that glorious freedom of zero accountability if something goes wrong. If your plan doesn’t work as intended, who will you call? Oh, right… no one.
5. No Annoying Legal Jargon—Only Slightly Confusing Forms!
Attorneys have this annoying habit of explaining things in detail, making sure you actually understand your estate plan. LegalZoom skips all that. Why have an expert walk you through complex legal language when you can decipher it yourself with Google? The thrill of uncertainty is part of the experience!
6. Court Battles? They're Just a Fun Adventure for Your Family!
A well-drafted estate plan from a lawyer? That usually helps prevent family disputes and keeps things smooth after you’re gone. But with LegalZoom, you give your heirs the gift of potential courtroom drama. After all, who doesn’t want their grieving loved ones to spend months (or years) battling over what you actually meant?
7. It's Cheap! And We All Know That You Get What You Don’t Pay For
Sure, hiring a lawyer might cost a bit more upfront, but with LegalZoom, you get the satisfaction of saving a few bucks now and possibly paying ten times more later in probate fees, litigation, and family headaches. Because nothing says "good planning" like leaving your heirs with a mess to clean up!
Yes, using LegalZoom might seem quick and easy, but when it comes to something as important as your legacy and your family’s future, there’s no substitute for professional, personalized advice. A good estate planning lawyer makes sure your plan works the way you want, provides peace of mind, and ensures that the people and causes you care about are protected.
Why settle for generic when you can get tailored, expert guidance? Choose wisely—or let your family pay the price later.
Schedule a free 15-minute Zoom meeting with me to discuss setting up a custom plan and achieving peace of mind for you and your family!
