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High Value Benefit for Employees - A Legal Services Plan
Using the Legal Resources Plan is easy.
- Employees are able to enroll in our Legal Resources membership plan during open enrollment through Legal Resources' website, third party administration, or via paper.
- After enrollment, you will receive your membership card(s) containing contact information for your law firm.
- If you need legal plan services, you are able to call your law firm directly to set up an appointment.
- You can also contact our Member Services Department to speak with one of our award-winning certified paralegals, who are ready to assist with any questions about your legal plan or law firm.
- You now have a law firm on "retainer" to meet all your legal needs. Call them any time you need a service, from a simple question to a complex issue.
Legal Plan Overview
The Legal Resources Legal Plan includes attorney fee payments for the most commonly needed legal services. Our legal plan provides protection for you, your spouse, and qualifying dependent children. There are no annual usage limits, co-pays, or deductibles for the most common legal services.* Services may vary by employer group. Below are some of the most common services our plan provides. For a full description, please check with your employer
General Advice and Consultation
- Unlimited in-person or telephone advice and consultation
Preparation and Review of Routine Legal Documents
- Unlimited preparation and review of routine legal documents, including but not limited to, powers of attorney, bills of sale and affidavits
Family Law
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Name Change
Elder Law Matters
- Estate advice
- Power of attorney for the member's parents
Identity Theft Assistance
- Prevention services
- Education services
- Identity recovery assistance
Wills and Estate Matters
- Will preparation and periodic updates
- Advanced medical directive
- Financial powers of attorney
- Contingent trust for minor children
Criminal Matters
- Defense of misdemeanor
- Misdemeanor defense of juveniles (including first offense involving alcohol and drugs)
Real Estate Matters
- Purchase, sale and refinance of primary residence
- Deed preparation
- Tenant-landlord matters
- Landlord-tenant matters (includes hour of advice, preparation of late notice and advice on filing of suit of landlord)
Traffic Violations
- Traffic infractions and misdemeanors
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Driving under the influence (first offense)
Civil Actions
- Representation as defendant
- Representation as plaintiff
- Insurance matters
- Initial administrative hearing (local government commission on board)
Consumer Relations and Credit Protection
- Warranty dispute
- Advice, consultation and representation on billing disputes and collection agency harassment.
Out-of-Network Services
- Any service not fully included or listed under exclusions is still available at a 25% discount off the attorney’s hourly rate. This includes pre-existing legal matters and out-of-network services.
Members are responsible for all non-attorney costs such as court costs, filing fees, or any fines assessed. This summary of legal plan services is intended to provide a broad and general overview of the services that we offer. Services offered may vary by employer group. Members, please log in or refer to your Master Plan Contract for a complete description of services provided and terms, conditions and exclusions.
Hear what members say about the Legal Resources Legal Plan on our Testimonials page.
*Services range by plan type. For additional details on plan services, please refer to your Master Plan Contract for a complete description of services provided, as well as the actual terms, conditions and exclusions.
