LegalShield is a monthly law-firm membership where you can speak with a lawyer about personal legal issues, and its plans list will preparation. Rocket Lawyer is a yearly or monthly membership built around an AI assistant, document tools and attorney Q&A. Both are ongoing memberships rather than one-time estate plans. If you only need a will or trust, a one-time service is often simpler.
| Plan | LegalShield (monthly / billed annually) | Rocket Lawyer (per year / per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Basic: $39.95/mo, or $35.95/mo billed annually ($431.46) | Standard: $149/year or $34.99/mo |
| Middle | Advanced: $49.95/mo, or $44.95/mo billed annually ($539.46) | Plus: $249/year or $49.99/mo |
| Top | Premium: $59.95/mo, or $53.95/mo billed annually ($647.46) | Pro: $349/year or $64.99/mo |
| Trial | Not stated on the pricing page | Free 7-day trial, per Rocket Lawyer |
Prices checked on legalshield.com/pricing and rocketlawyer.com/pricing-plans on October 27, 2026. Promotions and plan terms change; confirm before you buy.
| LegalShield | Rocket Lawyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Will | Basic lists "Prepare your Will"; Advanced and Premium list annual will updates | Document tools to personalize, sign and share legal documents; check that the will you need is available |
| Power of attorney | Basic lists "Create your Power of Attorney" | Part of its document library; check availability |
| Trust | Premium lists "Establish a trust"; trust preparation limits are on its plan table | Not described on the plan page |
| Attorney access | Speak with a lawyer on personal legal issues; 1 letter or call per legal issue | Ask an Attorney (written reply within 1 business day, limited to 12 on Standard, 36 on Plus, included on Pro); live consults on Plus and Pro |
| Document review | Up to 15 pages on Basic, 25 on Advanced, 35 on Premium | Contract review with key terms and red flags included |
LegalShield works like a retainer: you pay monthly for access to a provider law firm for covered personal matters, and the plan tables set limits on what is covered. Rocket Lawyer is a document and Q&A platform that adds attorney access by tier, with extra legal sessions priced separately ($149 for 30 minutes or $249 for 60 minutes, per its plan page). Rocket Lawyer also leans toward small-business tasks such as entity registration. See our Rocket Lawyer review.
Neither is built only for estate planning. A membership can make sense if you expect other legal questions during the year, such as lease review, letters or consumer disputes. If your main goal is a will or trust, compare the cost of a year of membership with a one-time service. Trust & Will is the estate planning service we link to; check its current pricing on its own site. LawDepot offers templates you can compare. For complex situations, see an attorney in your state.
Also see Rocket Lawyer vs LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer vs Trust & Will and the best online will maker guide.
On October 27, 2026, LegalShield Basic was $35.95/mo billed annually ($431.46), and Rocket Lawyer Standard was $149/year. The plans include different things, so compare features and not only price.
Its Basic plan lists will preparation, and Advanced and Premium list annual updates. Check the plan table for limits and exclusions.
Rocket Lawyer offers document tools to personalize, sign and share legal documents. Check that the will or estate document you need is available under your plan.
Rocket Lawyer says all plans come with a free 7-day trial.
Yes, in different ways. LegalShield lists unlimited personal legal issues with a lawyer; Rocket Lawyer offers Ask an Attorney and live consults depending on tier, with set limits.
Only if you expect other legal needs. For one document, a one-time service may cost less than a year of membership.
Terms vary by plan and billing period. Read the cancellation and refund terms at checkout before you pay.
Sources: LegalShield pricing page and Rocket Lawyer pricing page (both checked October 27, 2026). Features summarized from those pages; see each site for full terms.
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