{"id":2097,"date":"2026-01-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/?p=2097"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:45:11","slug":"comparing-legalzoom-with-uslegalwills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/comparing-legalzoom-with-uslegalwills\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Will services &#8211; comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Originally published: August 27, 2018 | Last updated: January 15, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tldr-box has-background\" style=\"border-left-color:#2196F3;border-left-width:4px;background-color:#f0f7fb;padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong> USLegalWills.com offers Will writing services at half the cost of LegalZoom because their prices start at $49.95 instead of $69 and they provide additional features with extended update access for one year instead of 30 days. USLegalWills.com provides users with pet trusts and lifetime interest trusts and mirror Will tools and charitable bequest options which LegalZoom does not offer. USLegalWills.com operates as the most complete estate planning system because it combines four additional tools which include MyLifeLocker and MyVault and MyMessages and MyKeyholder. LegalZoom established its major brand recognition through $800 million venture capital investments which funded its advertising efforts instead of offering an improved product. The company USLegalWills.com functions as a private business which does not require customers to sign up for automatic payments while maintaining transparency about its pricing structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/79419532_l-copy-1024x560.jpg\" alt=\"Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use an Online Will Service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 28% of American adults have an up-to-date Will. The two main barriers are cost (estate planning attorneys charge $700-$2,000 for a simple Will) and inconvenience (requiring appointments during business hours, coordinated with a spouse). Online Will services which LegalZoom and USLegalWills.com introduced in 1999 and 2001 respectively offer solutions to these two problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do the Services Compare Overall?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Legal-Advantage.jpg\" alt=\"USLegalWills.com advantages\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>USLegalWills.com<\/th><th>LegalZoom<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>2001<\/td><td>1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Specialization<\/strong><\/td><td>Estate planning only<\/td><td>Business, IP, estate planning, and more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Will price<\/strong><\/td><td>$49.95<\/td><td>$69+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complete estate plan<\/strong><\/td><td>$89.85<\/td><td>$149<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Update period included<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year unlimited<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Updates after initial period<\/strong><\/td><td>$14.95\/year unlimited<\/td><td>$29.95 per change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pet trusts<\/strong><\/td><td>Included<\/td><td>$39 extra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mirror Will tool<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes (40% discount on 2nd Will)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lifetime interest trusts<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Charitable bequest types<\/strong><\/td><td>Cash, percentage, or specific asset<\/td><td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Different guardians per child<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automatic subscriptions<\/strong><\/td><td>Never<\/td><td>Yes (must manually cancel)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Google review rating<\/strong><\/td><td>5 stars<\/td><td>Mixed reviews<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Pricing Compare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pricing-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pricing comparison\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Document<\/th><th>USLegalWills.com<\/th><th>LegalZoom<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Last Will and Testament<\/td><td>$49.95<\/td><td>$69+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Power of Attorney<\/td><td>$29.95<\/td><td>$35+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Living Will<\/td><td>$19.95<\/td><td>$39+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complete estate plan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$89.85<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$149+<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mirror Wills for Couples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mirror-Will.jpg\" alt=\"Mirror Will tool\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-thirds of USLegalWills.com users are married or in a relationship. USLegalWills.com provides a data transfer tool which exports Will information between partners to prevent users from needing to re-enter their data. The second document receives a 40% price reduction which results in a $29.97 cost for a Will. USLegalWills.com charges $143.76 for a complete estate plan but LegalZoom demands $298 for the same service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>USLegalWills.com customers log into their accounts an average of 3.4 times per year. Update subscription pricing at USLegalWills.com:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Period<\/th><th>USLegalWills.com<\/th><th>LegalZoom<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 year<\/td><td>$14.95 (unlimited updates, all documents)<\/td><td>$29.95 per change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 years<\/td><td>$29.95<\/td><td>$29.95 per change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 years<\/td><td>$44.95<\/td><td>$29.95 per change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lifetime<\/td><td>$59.95<\/td><td>$29.95 per change<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At USLegalWills.com, there are <strong>no automatic subscriptions<\/strong> and nothing to cancel. You choose when to renew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the Will-Writing Service Compare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The USLegalWills.com website presents ten sections which users can navigate through in about thirty minutes. The five-step process at LegalZoom shows 70% of users complete their tasks within 15 minutes but it reduces their ability to customize their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternate Beneficiary Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/alternate-beneficiaryLZ.jpg\" alt=\"LegalZoom alternate beneficiary options\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/alternate-beneficiaryUSLW.jpg\" alt=\"USLegalWills alternate beneficiary options\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LegalZoom requires users to type their children names twice during the process because the system does not automatically fill in this information. When setting up alternate plans (e.g., if a child predeceases you), you must manually type instructions. This is error-prone. At USLegalWills.com, names are automatically carried through every relevant section, preventing typos and inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trusts for Minor Beneficiaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/trustsLZ.jpg\" alt=\"LegalZoom trust options\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/trustsUSLW.jpg\" alt=\"USLegalWills trust options\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LegalZoom decides the fractions distributed at each age (one-third, one-half of the remainder). USLegalWills.com lets you choose the exact percentages and ages for each child individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Key Differences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charitable bequests:<\/strong> LegalZoom allows only cash sums. USLegalWills.com allows cash, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guardians:<\/strong> LegalZoom requires one guardian for all children. USLegalWills.com allows different guardians for different children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pet trusts:<\/strong> $39 extra at LegalZoom; included free at USLegalWills.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Additional Estate Planning Tools Does USLegalWills.com Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USLegalWills.com specializes exclusively in estate planning. The business has developed various tools which exceed standard Will creation capabilities although LegalZoom does not provide these features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MyLifeLocker  &#8211;  The Executor Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/LifeLocker.jpg\" alt=\"MyLifeLocker Executor handbook\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Will tells your Executor to distribute your estate, but how does your Executor know what you own? Users can record all their bank accounts and investment holdings and online accounts and subscription services and utility payments and their personal belongings through MyLifeLocker. The Federal and State governments hold more than $58 billion in unclaimed assets which MyLifeLocker prevents from growing through estate accumulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MyKeyholder  &#8211;  Trusted Access Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/keyholder1.jpg\" alt=\"MyKeyholder trusted access\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can establish your own special system which enables you to choose who will access particular areas of your account once you pass away but these people cannot access anything before that time. Your Executor can be named as a keyholder to access your MyLifeLocker, MyVault, and other services at the appropriate time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MyVault  &#8211;  Secure Digital File Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your account lets you upload all types of files including personal photos and your incomplete writing and recorded sounds and spreadsheet documents for passwords so your designated keyholders can access these files after your death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MyFuneral  &#8211;  Document Your Funeral Wishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MyFuneral.jpg\" alt=\"MyFuneral service\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A $19.95 service that goes beyond \u201cburied or cremated\u201d to cover every element of your funeral preferences. Your funeral requests need to exist outside your Will because the court process which handles Wills might not finish before your funeral takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MyMessages  &#8211;  Posthumous Message Delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A modern version of the sealed envelope. Prepare messages for loved ones to be delivered after you pass away, unlocked by your keyholders. Common uses include practical instructions, sentimental messages, and reconciliation notes. This service is entirely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expat Will Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>USLegalWills.com offers Will writing for the United States, Canada, and the UK &#8211; the only service that can create coordinated Wills for assets in multiple countries. If you possess assets in the United States and Canada you need to prepare separate Wills which function together to protect all your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Customer Service Compare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/reviews.jpg\" alt=\"USLegalWills customer reviews\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The USLegalWills.com customer service team operates with members who all work from North America and have stayed with the company for more than ten years. The team focuses exclusively on estate planning which allows them to answer detailed Will writing questions that other teams must handle alongside trademark applications and business incorporations and various legal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both companies offer phone and email support. USLegalWills.com\u2019s average email response time is just under one hour (including overnight emails).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independent Review Ratings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sitejabber.jpg\" alt=\"SiteJabber reviews comparison\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Platform<\/th><th>USLegalWills.com<\/th><th>LegalZoom<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Google Reviews<\/td><td>5 stars<\/td><td>Mixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SiteJabber<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>3.3 stars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better Business Bureau<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>1.2 stars<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/reviews.png\" alt=\"Review ratings\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/USLW-reviews.jpg\" alt=\"USLegalWills 5 star reviews\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is LegalZoom Bigger If USLegalWills.com Is Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LegalZoom secured approximately $800 million in venture capital funding. The company operates with a vast marketing budget which allows them to run TV commercials and radio advertisements and social media promotions and podcast endorsements. LegalZoom is a brand built on marketing spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USLegalWills.com operates as a private business which did not receive any external funding. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No pressure to maximize revenues<\/strong>  &#8211;  pricing remains fair and transparent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No automatic subscriptions<\/strong>  &#8211;  nothing to cancel, no hidden charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No customer data sales<\/strong>  &#8211;  your information stays private<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No upselling tactics<\/strong>  &#8211;  at LegalZoom, checkout defaults to a more expensive package that includes a free trial converting to a $14.99\/month automatic subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>USLegalWills.com provides customers with a complete range of products which they can obtain for less money than LegalZoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Hidden Fees and Automatic Subscriptions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The checkout system at LegalZoom automatically switches your chosen basic package to the comprehensive package during the purchasing process although you started with the basic option. You must manually switch back. The comprehensive package includes a free trial that automatically converts to a $14.99\/month subscription that continues until you call to cancel. Customer reviews frequently report long hold times (up to an hour) when trying to cancel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users at USLegalWills.com can enjoy their services without facing automatic subscription fees while the platform keeps all its charges visible to everyone. You will never be charged anything automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Try Both Services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Create your documents at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/\">USLegalWills.com<\/a>, then try LegalZoom. If you find LegalZoom&#8217;s documents superior, their service more intuitive, their customer service better, or their value for money greater  &#8211;  USLegalWills.com will refund your payment in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start writing your Will here by clicking \u201cTry it Right Now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/cost-of-a-will\/\">Cost of a Will: From Zero to $2,000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/a-simple-will-how-much-should-i-pay\/\">A Simple Will: How Much Should I Pay?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/the-online-will\/\">The Online Will<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/10-ridiculous-warnings-lawyers-give-about-online-will-services\/\">10 Ridiculous Warnings Lawyers Give About Online Will Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/digital-assets-meet-lifelocker-the-essential-executor-tool\/\">Digital Assets  &#8211;  Meet LifeLocker, the Essential Executor Tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/affiliate-partnership\/\">Affiliate Opportunities at USLegalWills.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills  -  Online Will Services\",\n  \"description\": \"A detailed comparison of LegalZoom and USLegalWills.com for online Will writing: pricing, features, flexibility, customer service, and additional estate planning tools.\",\n  \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Tim Hewson\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\"},\n  \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"USLegalWills.com\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\"},\n  \"datePublished\": \"2018-08-27\",\n  \"dateModified\":\"2026-01-15\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/comparing-legalzoom-with-uslegalwills\/\",\n  \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\".tldr-box\", \".entry-content h2\"]}\n}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does USLegalWills.com compare to LegalZoom for Will writing?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"USLegalWills.com costs $49.95 with one year of unlimited updates, while LegalZoom starts at $69 with only 30 days of updates. 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