Human Resources wants to be able to provide employees with comprehensive benefits; The kind that covers all sorts of issues that these hard-working people face. The national personal legal protection regime offers legal benefits such as drafting wills, living wills and medical powers of attorney, unlimited telephone advice, personal advice, review of contracts and documents, protection and assistance in case of identity theft, advice on small claims courts, advice on government programs, access to the legal reference network and other necessary legal services. as well as other unique services that our members receive. Employers as well as employees benefit from our offer. Presenteeism and absenteeism issues are significantly reduced as employees no longer have to worry about legal emergencies and can focus more on their performance goals. This is an obvious advantage that management will be happy with. * Some restrictions apply. Excluding shipping and registration costs, third-party products, legal forms and subscription plans. For more information, please see our Legal Plan Agreement, the LZLS Terms and Conditions and the Terms of Use of the Benefits. All product discounts are applied at checkout. “Fully covered” means that all legal services related to the covered case will be paid for by the legal regime if you use a lawyer in the network.
There are no copayments, deductibles or claim forms if you use a network lawyer. You are also entitled to advice and guidance on matters that are not fully covered by the plan, as long as they are not excluded. (See Terms of Use for a list of excluded questions.) If you are a member of a legal plan, you can quickly access the plan members page to view your employer`s legal plan coverage, or call our Customer Service Centre at 800-821-6400 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday). 1 Average monthly rate for MetLife Legal Plan. Average hourly rate of $370.00 based on years of legal experience, National Law Journal and ALM Legal Intelligence, Law Firm Industry Survey (2018). This service is tailored to your needs, so our network of lawyers is available in person, by phone, email and online, so you can easily communicate with a lawyer or plan your next move. MetLife Legal Plans makes it easy to get the legal help you can take advantage of by offering: The prepaid legal plan allows you to schedule an unlimited number of 30-minute phone consultations with a lawyer.
Each consultation must focus on a single issue. You can also arrange an annual one-hour legal review. Our goal has always been to provide affordable, quality legal aid and to make it easier for you to get that help. We offer access to lawyers for all of the above issues and more for a low monthly fee with no waiting, deductibles, co-payments or claim forms if you use a network lawyer for a covered matter. Our lawyers will guide you from start to finish, no matter how long it takes to resolve your issue. This public forum is not intended to provide legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Unless expressly stated, the Content is not designed, approved or reviewed by LegalZoom. It`s simply a place where customers can help customers.
If you need legal advice, LegalZoom can connect you with a licensed, independent attorney. If you provide answers, please do not provide legal advice if you are not qualified or authorized. Signing up for a legal plan is like having a lawyer by your side. If you use a network lawyer for the covered services, all attorney fees are covered by the legal plan. Payments for the plan are made through convenient payroll deductions. MetLife Legal Plans offers a range of plan options, including customized legal plans for employers with more than 3,000 eligible employees. The legal plan offers a consulting advantage for most personal legal matters. In addition, many personal legal issues are fully covered. For a list of services fully covered by your organization`s legal plan, please register or call the Customer Service Centre at 800-821-6400. The following questions are excluded from all plans: With a personal LegalShield plan, you and your family have access to a team of attorneys providers whenever you need them, for an unlimited number of legal questions, all for a fraction of the law firm`s typical hourly rates. Get the legal support you need for complex and emotional family matters such as divorce and custody. A legal regime provides fully covered services for many of the most common personal legal issues, as well as advice and guidance on an unlimited number of personal legal issues.
Our personal legal plan, Legal Advantage, gives you unlimited 30-minute advice on new legal issues for a low monthly fee. Start building relationships with lawyers you can trust by signing up for our prepaid legal plan. Unlimited 30-minute consultations on new legal issues Choose from a wide range of legal forms. Download the forms as many times as you want and save them to your LegalZoom online library. Legal problems arise when you get married, have a baby, buy a house, lose a loved one, or have legal documents drafted. For example, since lawyers typically charge $370 per hour for services, the value of a prepaid legal plan is easy to see.* With a group legal plan, you`ll have easy access to the expert legal help you need, from estate planning to real estate to transportation issues. Life changes and so does the law. Our network of trusted attorneys is able to advise you on all personal legal matters: MetLife Legal Plans, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. In some states, group legal plans are provided by insurance coverage signed by the Metropolitan General Insurance Company and Affiliates, Warwick, RI.
Not all services are available in all states. No services, including counselling, are provided for: 1) employment-related matters, including benefits or benefits; (2) matters involving the employer, MetLife and affiliates and plan lawyers; 3) matters where there is a conflict of interest between the employee and the spouse or dependants, where services to spouse and dependants are excluded; (4) appeals and class actions; (5) agricultural and commercial matters, including rental matters, if the participant is the owner; (6) patent, trademark and copyright issues; (7) costs and fines; (8) frivolous or unethical matters; 9) Matters in which a lawyer has a relationship with the client before the member becomes entitled to benefits under the plan. For all other personal legal matters, an advisory service is provided. Additional representation is also provided for certain cases. For more information, see your plan description. MetLife is a registered trademark of MetLife® Services and Solutions, LLC, New York, NY. Our plan covers a wide range of different legal issues and there are no restrictions on how often you can use your plan. The plan also includes unlimited initial consultations with a lawyer, as long as it is not an excluded issue. Your membership covers you, your spouse and your dependent children in personal matters. If you or your spouse have a business, consider our Business Advantage Pro legal plan, which covers both personal and professional matters.
62% of working adults have been involved in a legal problem in the past three years.3 Members of our prepaid legal plans can get legal advice on a range of personal and family matters. Regular legal consultations last 30 minutes and the annual legal review lasts 1 hour. Each legal issue must be unique. Sign up for prepaid legal services today. There is no “one size fits all”, especially when it comes to legal needs. If you purchase the personal legal plan as a monthly plan, you have the option to customize it at any time with specific additions that meet your needs. You can also visit the Covered Services section to see examples of legal issues covered. Review of legal documents up to 10 pages at no extra cost Lawyers aren`t just there for emergencies. Good legal advice will help you make informed decisions on a variety of personal issues: Life is full of times when you may need legal help.