Online estate planning made for Florida law — with the option for a licensed Florida attorney to review your plan. The convenience of online, without the generic one-size-fits-all form.
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| Cornerstone Florida Estate Kit | National DIY form sites (e.g., LegalZoom®) | |
|---|---|---|
| Documents built specifically for Florida law | Yes | Generic, multi-state templates |
| Licensed Florida attorney review option | Yes — Arthur Simpson, Esq. | Base products are self-prepared; not a law firm |
| Florida homestead handling | Addressed | Rarely state-specific |
| Trust funding guidance (the step most DIY trusts miss) | Included | Often not addressed |
| Step-by-step Florida signing & witnessing instructions | Included | General guidance |
| Routes complex situations to a real attorney | Yes — by design | Self-service |
| Flat, upfront pricing | Yes | Varies; add-ons & subscriptions common |
| A named, local Florida attorney behind it | Yes | National company |
Comparison reflects general, publicly available information about national form services and our own service. LegalZoom® is a registered trademark of LegalZoom.com, Inc.; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by LegalZoom.
Is LegalZoom good for estate planning in Florida?
LegalZoom is a national self-help document service, not a law firm, and its documents are designed to work across many states rather than tailored to Florida. The details that matter most in a Florida estate plan — homestead, witnessing formalities, and trust funding — are Florida-specific. A Florida-built plan, with a licensed Florida attorney review option, reduces the risk of a document that doesn't fit Florida law.
What's a good LegalZoom alternative for a Florida will or trust?
A Florida-specific online service that builds your documents for Florida law and offers an optional review by a licensed Florida attorney — combining the convenience and price of online tools with documents made for your state.
Does LegalZoom use a real attorney?
LegalZoom's base products are self-prepared by the customer; it is a document service, not a law firm, and attorney services are offered separately. If having a licensed Florida attorney stand behind your plan matters to you, choose a service that includes Florida attorney review.
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