LegalZoom helps people handle common legal tasks without a law firm. Users answer questions online, and the service prepares and files documents for things like forming an LLC or corporation, creating wills and trusts, registering trademarks and copyrights, and handling name changes. Registered agent services, compliance filings, and business licenses are available for new companies.
Human help is available at higher levels. Plans can include attorney consultations, document review, and legal advice subscriptions, and some tasks are reviewed by staff before filing. The company has added AI tools to guide users through forms, answer questions, and speed up document preparation, though legal advice itself comes from licensed professionals.
LegalZoom charges per service, often with add-ons that raise the total price, and fees for state filings are separate. It is convenient but more expensive than doing a simple filing yourself, and templates may not fit complex situations. Alternatives include Rocket Lawyer, Incfile, ZenBusiness, Northwest Registered Agent, and attorneys for custom work. Services like this are not substitutes for tailored legal advice in complicated matters. LegalZoom suits straightforward legal needs.