![Expanded LegalShield Plan Identity Theft Shield SM
If you feel more susceptible to lawsuits or just desire to (Member & Spouse)
have more trial benefit hours available to you, we offer
an expanded plan. Credit Report
For an additional $9 a month, your trial benefits will begin • Conveniently log in to our secure website for
with 75 hours of attorney time available to you in your access to your up-to-date credit report based
first year [17.5 hours of pre-trial time + 57.5 hours of trial on data from Experian.
time]. This is an additional 15 hours of pre-trial time than
the regular plan offers. Remember, your pre-trial hours Personal Credit Score with Analysis
are those hours when your attorney is researching and • In addition to your credit report, we also provide a
preparing for your case. So these hours can be crucial to detailed analysis of your Personal Credit Score with
the outcome of your lawsuit. your first credit report.
With the Expanded Plan, your benefit hours increase Continuous Monitoring with Activity Alerts
each year, through your 5th year of membership: • Activate continuous credit monitoring via
our secure website.
Year Pre-Trial Trial Total More Hours • Your Experian credit file will be monitored continuously.
renewal Time Time than regular plan!
• Email alerts will notify you of any activity on your credit
1 17.5 57.5 75 15 file. This email will direct you to our secure site where
2 23 117 140 20 you can log in to view the alert data.
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Identity Restoration Services
4 34 236 270 30
• The experts in identity theft restoration will step in and
5 39.5 295.5 335 35 take over the restoration process for you, should you
face an identity theft issue. They will customize the
This option is not available in New Jersey, South Dakota or Vermont. solution and work on your behalf to correct identity
theft issues with affected agencies and institutions.
• Fraud alert notifications will be sent to all three national
credit repositories.
• Proactive searches of local and national databases for
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LegalShield Brochure - USA
- 2. What is LegalShield? It’s total access. It’s total freedom. Everyone deserves legal protection. And now, with LegalShield, everyone can access it. No matter how traumatic. No matter how trivial. Whatever your situation is, we are here to help. From real estate to divorce advice, identity theft and beyond, we have your rights covered. Welcome to total peace of mind. Welcome to LegalShield. Total Access. Total Freedom. • Established in 1972 • 2.1 million requests for legal assistance last year • 1.4 million memberships across the USA and 4 provinces in Canada • Proprietary system of provider law firms covering 49 states and Canada • Offering a high-quality, cost-effective legal and ID theft service
- 3. How it works. SM There’s power in numbers. With the commitment of 1.4 million LegalShield members, we are able to negotiate comprehensive legal services with dedicated law firms nationwide at a fraction of what they traditionally cost. Because our attorneys aren’t waiting to get paid, and instead are prepaid, they’re motivated to treat all of our members and their needs equally. Covering 49 states and 4 provinces in Canada, our law firms are experienced, responsive, and reliable. It’s power in numbers. It’s LegalShield. Total Access. Total Freedom. Your protection. Your law firm. A small monthly fee gives you Just contact your provider firm directly access to a quality law firm in to speak with a lawyer in your area your area. Call about anything that is experienced in all fields of you want. It’s that simple. law. We even provide 24/7 access for emergencies. (See details on page 6.)
- 4. What your membership includes. Know your rights in any situation. LegalShield gives you the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter without worrying about high hourly costs. For one flat monthly fee you can access legal advice, no matter how traumatic or trivial the issue. That’s why under the protection of LegalShield you and your family can live your life worry-free, every day, every night, now and forever. Real Estate Estate Planning Purchase, Refinance, Foreclosure, Will, Living Will, Landlord/Tenant Power of Attorney Consumer Finance Traffic Issues Collections, Warranties, Guarantees Moving Violations, Accidents and Other Contracts Family law Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody
- 5. One call away. Proven, professional advice is just a phone call away on all matters, from the trivial to the traumatic. • Legal Advice – unlimited issues • Trial Defense • Letters/calls made on your behalf Pre-Trial • Contracts & documents Representation at trial reviewed up to 10 pages • IRS Audit Assistance • Lawyers prepare • 25% Preferred Your Will Member Discount Living Will • 24/7 Emergency Access Healthcare Power of Attorney for covered situations • Traffic-Related Issues • Online legal forms If you were my attorney, what would you charge for these services? * Turn the page to review your selected plan and state of residence for full details on benefits, limitations and exclusions of the membership.
- 6. LegalShield Plan Benefits Motor Vehicle Services* • Available 15 days after enrollment Advice* • Available only if member has a valid driver’s license and Unlimited topics, personal or business even is driving a properly licensed personal motor vehicle on pre-existing conditions • Moving Traffic Violations 24/7 Emergency Assistance • Accidents: Help with defense for charges of After-hours consultation for covered legal emergencies manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, negligent such as: if you’re arrested or detained, if you’re seriously homicide, or vehicular homicide injured, if you’re served with a warrant, or if the state tries • Damage recovery, Driver’s License Issues & Personal to take your child(ren). Legal Injury Assistance (up to 2.5 hours of attorney time, up to $2,000 per claim) Letters and phone calls on your behalf Audit Services Available at the discretion of your Provider Lawyer • One hour of consultation, advice or assistance when you are notified of an audit by the IRS Legal Document Review (up to 10 pages each)* Contracts/documents up to 10 pages each • An additional 2.5 hours if a settlement is not achieved within 30 days Standard Will Preparation • If your case goes to court, you’ll receive 46.5 hours of • Standard Will with yearly reviews/updates your Provider Law Firms services • Available to covered family members for $20 • Coverage for this service begins with the tax return due • Other documents available: Living Will, Healthcare April 15 of the year you enroll Power of Attorney Year Pre-Trial Time Trial Time Total Trial Defense 1 2.5 57.5 60 Assistance if you or your spouse is named 2 3 117 120 defendant or respondent in a covered civil or job-related criminal action filed in court. 3 3.5 176.5 180 4 4 236 240 5 4.5 295.5 300 This is a general overview of your legal plan coverage for illustration purposes only. See a plan contract for complete *Nevada residents receive 50 hours of phone consultations, terms, coverage, amounts, conditions and exclusions. five personal document reviews per year.
- 7. Your LegalShield Plan Covers: • The Member • The Member’s Spouse • Never Married Dependent Children under 21 living at home • Dependent Children under age 18 for whom the Member is legal guardian • Full-Time College Students up to age 23 never married, dependent children • Physically or mentally challenged child living at home Additional Information: It is up to the Provider Lawyer’s professional judgment as to whether or not your claim, defense or legal position may prevail in court or is frivolous/without merit. Emergency services are subject to conditions imposed by the detaining/questioning authority. 25% off additional legal services You may continue to use your Provider Law Firm for legal situations that extend beyond plan coverage. The additional services are 25% off the law firm’s standard hourly rates. Your Provider Law Firm will let you know when the 25% discount applies and go over these fees with you. The following are covered only under your 25% discount: • Lawsuits filed due to conditions that were foreseeable prior to enrollment. • Charges of DUI/DWI, drug-related matters, hit-and-run, leaving the scene of an accident, unmeritorious cases, issues resulting from operating a commercial vehicle with more than two axles. • Bankruptcy, divorce, separation, annulment, child custody, other divorce-related matters. • If you are named in a civil lawsuit or have criminal charges filed against you because you are listed as an owner, manager or associate of the business and had no direct involvement with the act or matter that gave rise to the lawsuit or criminal charge. • Garnishment, attachment, other appeals. • Charges of Tax Fraud or income tax evasions, Trust returns, business (including Schedule C) and/or corporate tax returns, payroll and information returns, partnerships, corporation returns or portions thereof that are included in the member’s tax returns, or services rendered by an enrolled agent. Please note, class actions, interventions or amicus curiae filings in which you are a part or potential part are not covered by the LegalShield membership.
- 8. Expanded LegalShield Plan Identity Theft Shield SM If you feel more susceptible to lawsuits or just desire to (Member & Spouse) have more trial benefit hours available to you, we offer an expanded plan. Credit Report For an additional $9 a month, your trial benefits will begin • Conveniently log in to our secure website for with 75 hours of attorney time available to you in your access to your up-to-date credit report based first year [17.5 hours of pre-trial time + 57.5 hours of trial on data from Experian. time]. This is an additional 15 hours of pre-trial time than the regular plan offers. Remember, your pre-trial hours Personal Credit Score with Analysis are those hours when your attorney is researching and • In addition to your credit report, we also provide a preparing for your case. So these hours can be crucial to detailed analysis of your Personal Credit Score with the outcome of your lawsuit. your first credit report. With the Expanded Plan, your benefit hours increase Continuous Monitoring with Activity Alerts each year, through your 5th year of membership: • Activate continuous credit monitoring via our secure website. Year Pre-Trial Trial Total More Hours • Your Experian credit file will be monitored continuously. renewal Time Time than regular plan! • Email alerts will notify you of any activity on your credit 1 17.5 57.5 75 15 file. This email will direct you to our secure site where 2 23 117 140 20 you can log in to view the alert data. 3 28.5 176.5 205 25 Identity Restoration Services 4 34 236 270 30 • The experts in identity theft restoration will step in and 5 39.5 295.5 335 35 take over the restoration process for you, should you face an identity theft issue. They will customize the This option is not available in New Jersey, South Dakota or Vermont. solution and work on your behalf to correct identity theft issues with affected agencies and institutions. • Fraud alert notifications will be sent to all three national credit repositories. • Proactive searches of local and national databases for any activity in your name that you may not be aware of.
- 9. Safeguard for Minors Identity Theft Service Exclusions SM (Under 18) • Legal Remedy Safeguard Material Any Stolen Identity Event where the victim is unwilling to • Valuable information on credit education for minors, prosecute the person who caused the victim to suffer the fraud advice on the best practices for the use of a child’s or its consequences. Social Security Number and personal identifying information, and more. • Dishonest Acts Any dishonest, criminal, malicious or fraudulent acts, if the Monitoring and Alerts Member(s) that suffered the fraud personally participated in, • Monitor for the existence of a credit file in directed or had knowledge of such acts. your child’s name. • Receive alerts if any credit files are found. • Financial Loss Membership Services do not cover any financial losses Consultation attributed to the Stolen Identity Event, including but not limited to, money stolen from a wallet, unauthorized purchases • Consult the experts on any identity theft questions or of retail goods or services online, by phone, mail or direct. concerns regarding child identity theft. • Pre-existing Stolen Identity Event Limitations Identity Restoration Services If either the victim had knowledge of, or reasonably should • The experts will take immediate action to correct any have had knowledge of, the pre-existing Stolen Identity Event damages caused by identity theft. This includes but based on information provided to them prior to enrollment is not limited to: placing alerts, disputing fraudulent in the Identity Theft Shield program, such an event or the accounts, providing available credit reports, and consequences caused by it are not covered. assisting with obtaining a police report. • Business A covered Stolen Identity Event does not include the theft or unauthorized or illegal use of their business name, DBA or any other method of identifying their business activity. Everything you would expect with great identity theft Identity theft services provided by Kroll, Inc. The world’s leading services, PLUS coverage for your children and expert risk consulting company with almost 40 years of experience in identity restoration services. security and risk mitigation.
- 10. Need ONE more reason to join LegalShield? 1. You don’t have an up-to-date will. 2. You don’t understand the difference between a Trust and a Will. 3. Family members challenge your parent’s will. 4. Your deceased spouse didn’t have an up-to-date will. 5. The IRS selects you for an audit. 6. Your parents die and leave you executor of their estate. 7. You need an attorney’s advice on any matter. 8. You need a letter written on your behalf by an attorney. 9. You need a phone call made on your behalf by an attorney. 10. You receive a speeding ticket.
- 11. 11. You are buying or selling your home. 31. You need a lease agreement reviewed. 12. Your driver’s license is suspended. 32. Your son is injured in a football game. 13. Your landlord raises rent in violation of 33. A neighbor trips over a rake in your yard. your verbal agreement. 34. A jeweler sells you faulty merchandise. 14. Your teenager is accused of shoplifting. 35. A car dealership gains illegal access to 15. You decide to change your name. your credit history. 16. You are cited with DWI/DUI charges while 36. You are hit by a bottle at a baseball game. taking medication. 37. A tenant falls down stairs and sues you. 17. Creditors threaten to take action against you 38. Your dog is poisoned. for your ex-spouse’s debts. 39. You are injured when you slip on a wet floor 18. A neighbor reports you for child abuse. in a public building. 19. You decide to adopt. 40. Your cattle trample a neighbor’s garden. 20. A friend is injured on your property and sues you. 41. Your neighbor’s dog barks for hours every night. 21. Your dog bites a passerby. 42. Your teenager gets a speeding ticket. 22. A friend owes you money and files bankruptcy. 43. Your landlord enters your apartment 23. A stranger calls and demands money or without permission. damaging information will be released. 44. Your child throws a baseball through a 24. Your car is damaged by a hit-and-run driver. neighbor’s car window. 25. You accidentally back over a neighbor’s garbage 45. A neighbor’s dog attacks and kills your pet. can that was not in its proper place. 46. Your boat is damaged while in storage. 26. A hairdresser damages your hair 47. Your landlord refuses to refund your cleaning deposit. with harsh chemicals. 48. You lose an expensive watch in a hotel and 27. Your car is repossessed unjustly. the manager claims no liability. 28. You are subpoenaed. 49. A speeding car nicks your car bumper because you 29. You are called to jury duty. have parked in the street. 30. Your long drive off the tee injures another player. 50. A merchant refuses to honor a guarantee.
- 12. Get started. Your Provider Law Firm Now that you’ve enrolled, be sure to Are you ready to experience call your Provider Law Firm for consultation. total peace of mind? Signing up for LegalShield is simple. Just contact your Independent Associate. And get started today. You’ll be Name able to access legal services almost immediately and a complete membership kit will be on its way. It’s that easy. It’s that straightforward. It’s LegalShield. Total Access. Total Freedom. Phone Marketed by: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. and subsidiaries Pre-Paid Legal CasualtySM, Inc. In FL: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. of Florida In VA: Legal Service Plans of Virginia PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation (09/11) 53788 BRO.UNI © 2011 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.