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Family: Legal support for life's important transitions
From naming who speaks for you if you can't, to handling a divorce both sides already agree on, these are the documents that carry you through life's biggest personal transitions — without unnecessary stress or expense.
Estate Plan
Full estate planning including wills, living trusts, healthcare directives, and financial power of attorney.
Healthcare Directive
Combines a living will and medical power of attorney — outlining your treatment preferences and naming a trusted medical representative.
Power of Attorney
Gives someone you trust the authority to manage your finances if you become unable to.
Uncontested Divorce
A streamlined divorce process for when both parties already agree on the terms.
Advance healthcare directive
Combining a living will and a medical power of attorney, an advance healthcare directive lets you speak when you can't — outlining your treatment preferences, appointing a trusted medical representative, and giving your loved ones peace of mind. It typically covers end-of-life preferences, your chosen decision-maker, comfort-care wishes, organ donation preferences, and funeral instructions.
Financial power of attorney
A financial power of attorney authorizes someone — the "attorney-in-fact" — to manage your finances if you become unable to. It involves the principal (you), the agent, and potentially a notary public. Essential components include the effective date, names and addresses, scope of authority, a durability clause, specific instructions, and proper signatures with notarization if required by your state.
How it works
Share Your Information
Tell us about your marriage and assets so we can prepare the right documents.
Create Your Agreement
Build a custody and property division agreement that reflects what you and your spouse have already agreed to.
Review State Requirements
We'll match your documents to your state's specific divorce filing requirements.
Get Filing Assistance
We help you file the completed paperwork with the court.
Finalize
Your divorce is finalized once the court approves your filing.
Frequently asked questions
What does power of attorney mean in relation to the IRS and Form 2848?
Form 2848 allows you to authorize someone — typically a tax professional — to represent you before the IRS.
Why should I consider setting up a financial power of attorney?
A financial power of attorney lets you appoint someone to manage your finances if you become unable to do so.
If I move to a new state, do I need a new power of attorney?
Yes, it's wise to update your power of attorney after relocating. Each state has different legal requirements.
How does a healthcare directive protect me?
A healthcare directive spells out your wishes for medical treatment and allows you to name someone to speak for you.
What is a healthcare proxy or healthcare agent?
This is the individual you designate to make medical decisions on your behalf if you're incapacitated.
What's the difference between a healthcare POA, medical POA, healthcare proxy, and a living will?
A healthcare/medical POA names a person to act on your behalf. A healthcare proxy is that person. A living will is a written document stating the types of medical care you do or don't want.
What's the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?
In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on all terms — like asset division and child custody — which speeds things up.
How long does an uncontested divorce usually take?
Typically, an uncontested divorce takes 1 to 3 months, depending on your state's procedures and how quickly you complete required paperwork.
Can I get a divorce if I can't locate my spouse?
Yes. If you've made a good-faith effort to find your spouse, you may be able to serve them through alternative means.
Do I need to hire a lawyer to get a divorce?
Not always. If both parties agree on the terms, an online legal service like Legal Docs USA can guide you through the entire process.
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