LegalZoom and Other DIY Legal Websites - All Up In Yo' Business
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- I’ve had a lot of people ask me questions about LegalZoom and other websites that help you “DIY” your legal issues. Specifically, whether or not it’s a good idea to use these types of websites and DIY services for your legal needs, whether it be for your estate planning or for your contracts when forming a business. So, the purpose of this post is simply to give my thoughts on the topic. I certainly don’t mean to call out LegalZoom, I just name them because they are the largest and most popular of these types of sites.
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Very helpful information. Only wish you were in New York City. Happy Holidays and I look forward to seeing more videos from you. Thank you..
I considered legal zoom, thank you for the clarity. This also addressed other recent family issues that resurfaced, so thank you! love the lip color, btw.
If you set up your LLC through a do-it-yourself service don't forget about taxes. Unlike regular employees who have their taxes deducted from their paycheck, business owners have to estimate and pay their taxes throughout the year.
I watched all of your videos... and you keep me so informed. Thank you.
Great content Aiden...the edits are great too. The only other add that i can think of, is that if you are truly serious about going into business, you had better develop a relationship with a good attorney that is experienced in your business niche. Of course budget needs are real but, like some comments below...you can spend hundreds through boilerplate documents and still not have everything you need to protect your assets in a legal battle.
You are right that diy legal providers don't provide the personalized service that an attorney provides.
If someone is willing to do a lot of research and wants to use a diy service like legalzoom as an efficient tool, then there are benefits to using it.
For example, there is a cool free tool on legal zoom to help business owners decide what type of business entity to choose. The website asks a series of general questions about your business, and tells you the business entity selected most often in your state (you can find this on the website pretty easily).
Now, this is different then saying what the best business entity is for you, but it is good market research.
On the other hand, I have experienced people trying to perform diy legal work, resulting in a mistake. The cost of an attorney to fix a diy mistake is often more than if they hired an attorney in the first place.
Anyway, great video.
The Art of Law Great input! Those websites do certainly offer some value and good services, I just don't think they should be the one-stop-shop that many people use them as. And I couldn't agree more; fixing the mistakes will usually be less expensive than avoiding them in the first place. Thanks for the comment!
what if I did a will with leaglezoom and never had it signed or notarized and 3 to 4 years later i decided to change a few things on my own from copies i made from the first will but this time I made it a self proving will with 2 witnesses and a notary. Is it now a good will or do I need to register it with the state? i'm in utah and someone suggested that. I never heard of registering a will?. thank you
I feel that LZ took advantage of me. I paid for LLC 2 years. I can never get in touch with anyone to talk to them. I wanted to change the name or just stop the LLC. It's just they keep charging me. What to do?
Hi Aiden! Do you like LegalZoom for the initial setup of an LLC to make sure that you get all of the appropriate licences with the state and speed up the process? (Personally I have learned a lot on my own by not using LZ, but don't want to miss anything)
hi thanks for making this. I want to sell used electronics but I've heard that it's possible to get into legal trouble because sometimes it turns out that the electronics were stolen. What kind of an attorney would I have to talk to, to get legal advice on this?
Funny intro, good info. Thanks.
I personally used Legalzoom for starting my business. It was a long process, I was on the phone with them daily fixing an issue or waiting for a document that was promised. They were not clear about certain fees up front. I felt it was a month long headache and actually put me behind schedule of opening. I am glad I hired someone to help start my business but I would go a different route if I could start over.
Zackprojects What route is that? I'm really seeking the best info here. Of course if you want to share it....
Same question here
Love the lip color , ponytail and llc pointers . Love the videos
you kill me with those edits
o01q2w3e Guess I shouldn't quit my day job! :-)
All Up In Yo' Business by The Law Office of Aiden H. Kramer, LLC um... I love your edit!!!!
+The Law Office of Aiden H. Kramer, LLC being different and entertaining is a plus. Helps get the message out
i love your videos
What's are some good methods of finding a reputable business attorney to help start, organize, and maintain a business?
A e-commerce business buying and selling products to sell online. It's best to get an LLC. Nothing to extensive for that. Legal Zoom is a good option?
We have many clients who are e-commerce sellers, and while it is easy to set up an LLC, many times it's best just to be a DBA until you show a profit and prove that the business works.
I feel like there was a lot less editing on your early videos. Why the switch? I mean, the editing is smooth, it's just funny to see your head bob between words.
Regardless, great content .Very informative and well delivered. Thank you so much!
Is there a more inexpensive (less than $300/year) registered agent service provider that you trust?
I don’t want to put my name and address on the LLC formation documents that remain public forever. Thank you
Aiden, while i would love to work. With you, i have llc’s in other states. Could you do a podcast providing options for locating a fair and responsible attorney for your listeners? Like Nolo Press or others? For me this has been nerve wracking and expensive process. Nolo has a referral process for instance. You are appreciated!
Good morning, thanks for the video! I wonder if you could help me with a question? I am an online course creator and want to build a website for my brand. I am using my name as I am testing things, and I keep changing them. So, no company is formed yet. But, do I need to have a lawyer to have the legal docs for the website. Such as, privacy statement, Disclaimer, term of use.. and if I don’t have them, what are the implications? Thanks
HiThank you for making these videos. They’re awesome!! I wish I would’ve found your videos sooner. My trademark was denied. Would I be able to use TM ™ if I was denied? Thank you
If I’m starting a franchise business should I be using a franchise atty and separately a business atty
I have a question for you Miss Aiden H. Kramer. Would a site like legal zoom be useful in helping me legally change my whole name in the state of Texas? By the way, i'm a single male adult and the reason why i'm bringing that up is because i know the name change process is different between kids and adult and between singles and couples. I read what the site says about legally changing my name, but i want your opinion on my question since you're a legal expert. Please reply as soon as you can!
I've miss-judged people before when looking for assistance in helping me setup my business. It's come back to bite me. Any tips on finding a good lawyer to assist with this stuff? I've reached out to a couple local guys and they never responded back.
You're great! I actually have been wondering how I should go about trademarking for around 6 years now but put it off. It's for my film production company. I don't have a "grown up job" so it's often hard for me to justify spending $2,000 to get a trademark filed correctly and legally instead of spend that money on gear to further my craft, but I'm 25 now and I'm really sick of changing my company name over and over and losing opportunities. I want to be set finally. LegalZoom is always tempting but I'm very hesitant because of course there is the risk of something not done correctly and it all going to the toilet. I know the process takes forever but I keep feeling I should do an LLC and trademark. I'm thinking about changing my company name once I find something and decide on a name that I don't see taken by other people on urls of any site I'll be using or domain names so I don't have to deal with that hassle again. I've had that issue for my comedy film company now, I'm just looking to grow my business and have an all encompassing name. I really don't know where to start from a smart perspective and I realistically don't feel I have the money to get going now, I often hear $2,000 is what to expect in the end for trademarking once everything's said and done. I am curious, is trademarking something that needs to be updated and repaid for every so-many years or is it a lifetime thing? I've always figured it's not the same as copyright, as far as lifetime + 70 years or whatever it's at now.
Thanks for the breakdown.
Hmmm, I went through Legalzoom (hey, you try to find an LLC lawyer in the sticks in PA! LoL)
I was real close to asking for my $ back last week when I received a 2nd call from them saying there was an issue and to call them asap.
I'm thinking now that was Legalzoom "looking out" for me. They had 2 questions that weren't clear on the form I submitted. Still waiting for the paperwork from PA, but I cannot complain about Legalzoom... yet.
How did it work out ?
Hey Im in colorado springs, I have a product/invention. And have learned through information and experience it can be trying, ive had people asking for 10k+ upfront after simply asking for help with patent( this experience involved a family member and his "friend") so my trust has worn thin. Your channel exudes honesty, and Im wary about using popular sites like legalzoom, which led me here. Are you in patent law? or can you refer me to someone I can trust
Great insight. Thank you.
would Legal zoom help with Patent Trolls if they come knocking at my door? thanks guys
What do you think about legal shield?
thank you so much for this
What if you want to make a business on online? ?
My experience with Legalzoom is not good; I had wasted almost 800 bucks for simple 1 person LLC, and I still didn't know what I had to do in regards to my business with taxes, bank accounts, etc...haha... I live in California btw...
I would like some insight if you dont mind because I am also in California
Im in the middle of signin up w legal zoom thats why im looking at review videos right now..from what i see they have a team of attorneys,i guess u pick one for over $300 per year
Do you have any clients is Florida?
i guess to sum it up, if there is a lot of money or a lot people involved in your situation your better off getting a real attorney, it can get real ugly real fast dealing with family or business partners.
Would legal zoom be legit for me, im starting a clothing brand and want to trademark the brands name and logo?
I really like your makeup
Good advice :)
I have used Legal Zoom in the past.
But I prefer the person to person service. And that's what I went with the second time around.
Who or Where did you end up going to? Was it cheaper?
Great advice.
This is a helpful video. I live in Maryland and I'm looking to start an online consignment shop. For a business like this, should I just use Legalzoom? I will be running this business by myself. Is this considered a simple small business.
I wish you were in Texas.
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We get calls from clients across the country who did not understand the tax consequences of forming a corporation vs. LLC for their business. In some cases it's best not to do either! Each person's situation is different. Before you choose a legal entity, please get tax advice.
I live i wa. state can you help me out to form my LLC.
No you would need to work with an attorney who is licensed in WA. I am not.
can you consult with me on how to set up an LLC and related business in Florida?
I recently used Zenbusiness and was NOT happy with their customer service. One word replies, hidden "registered agent fees" no appreciation as a paying customer. Will NEVER use them again!
Really wish you were licensed in Texas...
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Where can you file for an LLC?
Here! Linc.180lawco.com
I think some attorneys take advantage of what people don't know. Some tend to give you the minimum amount of info that falls just on the line of being ethical but will not take the time to educate their client because it is too time consuming for them. Take the money and get the next client mentality. This sucks for those who are doing the right thing but how does one distinguish between the good and the not so good? Chances are if someone is starting a business, the budget to cover attorney fees is limited. DOG's capitalize on this.
I hate auto correct on "smart (stupid) phones" DIY's
I'm liking the ponytail, it's hot.
Cutest lawyer ever.
I agree. If fuck up on paperwork? I like to hold myself accountable 😆 won't hear me crying Legalzoom or other websites screwed me over
I was disappointed in Legal Zoom ...... expensive and very general. “If you are going to play in Texas you better have a fiddle in the band”, and if you are going to do business in Texas you BETTE R understand the Franchise Tax. Texas Jack
I used this company for my name change that is just about it
I have lost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ using attorneys, and I am not saying all are thieves, but here in san freakcisco one psycho lawyer took my $$$$ and ran...
I did it myself for free
Delta Floss how
I used LegalZoom to create a DBA.... BIG MISTAKE !
I wouldn't recommend them.
Legal zoom rips ppl off, Don't have them has your Registered Agent. They make impossible for you to cancel your subscription.
YOU'RE HOT
Sounds like someone is butt hurt that most of what is considered to be legal advise is being automated.
So, first impression was cheesy to me, using your appearance etc. "your so cute" replies, okay, using your looks to get advantage or take away for the subject at hand seems of topic, and as I hear all the time that women don't want to be treated for their looks but their brains, throw that out the window! Also, I have used Legal Zoom and it does work in some way. I spent allot time in college and have allot of debt too for my field ad always getting undercut but don't cry about it! Just because someone else was smarter to do it cheaper... and thank you especially for legal fee's which we all hate are WAY TO HIGH! So what! IF you can give me a system where I can spend $30 to send a letter over something simple to a bad situation to go into a bigger one without spending $1's to just get my point across then THANK YOU! Anyone who's in business for them self and we are barely making it, we freak out knowing we might get a letter from a lawyer that a client isn't happy with our services and need to get a lawyer to! All it takes is one time to happen for some of us and we are out of business. I'm sorry but haven't had the best luck with most lawyers so this reply is personal, I'm - $1.5 Million from lawyers!
Legalzoom is a very shady business
Nice teeth
Thank you!
The glitch in the video was annoying. Couldn't finish watching. Sounds like good info tho
Well of cause talk bad about legalzoom or youll lose business.
You are beautiful. Okay. Bye :)
So much editing lol nooooo
Gives her opinion on online sites, yet literally can't speak for more than 4 seconds without needing to over-edit her video. Glad I'm not epileptic, I would've had a seizure.