We are likely to need legal help at least once a year, yet most of us do not actively seek legal help.
This is borne out of data from a survey conducted by Leo J. Shapiro & Associates, on behalf of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation, which shows that close to three quarters of American adults experience some event during a twelve-month period that may require the services of a lawyer. Over half of those who needed an attorney chose not to hire one, and close to 80% of those yet to experience legal problems gave strong indications they might go down the same route.
Perhaps the primary reason why most people opt out of legal coverage is because of the costs involved in hiring a lawyer. Hourly fees of $100 up to $1000 are out of reach of most people’s budget. Another major reason may be the dilemma of searching for a good attorney and the right service to expect.
A legal plan may solve these problems and change the way you think of legal services without fear of insurmountable costs or inadequate service.
A legal plan provides you with an attorney who is readily available at all times in cases where you need advice on anything that is of legal nature. Basic services include the drafting of your will, review of sample health contracts and writing legal letters on your behalf which are all handled at no added cost to you. Should you require further services such as divorce, custody of children and any legal representation in court, all you have to do is pay a premium and get more inclusive coverage for when you really need it.
