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LegalZoom Estate Planning vs Safewill

Both stand on estate planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

LegalZoom Estate Planning

Paid Web

LegalZoom offers questionnaire-based will and trust documents with supporting healthcare and financial forms. Review its service limitations and choose a plan based on whether you need attorney review or a trust.

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Safewill

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Safewill offers a free start, review options, and additional end-of-life documents. Consider the review timeline and signing requirement, and seek legal advice for complex estate planning.

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The facts

	LegalZoom Estate Planning	Safewill
Free plan	No	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Basic Will: $99, paid once	Will updates subscription: $15 a year
Plans published	4	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	legalzoom.com	safewill.com
On estate planning software	#20 of 24	#6 of 24

LegalZoom Estate Planning: what it does well

Plans include financial and healthcare documents.
Wills can nominate guardians for minor children.
Trust plans include a living trust option.
Premium plans add attorney review and calls.
Last wills are stated to be accepted in all 50 states.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Documents must be printed and signed.
LegalZoom says it is not a law firm.
Basic Will costs $99, paid once.

Safewill: what it does well

Start writing a Will for free
Legal team review flags issues
Essentials includes one year of updates
Customised Will includes a legal consultation
Android, iOS, and web access

What to know first

Essentials review takes 10–15 business days
Will must be printed and signed before two witnesses
Essentials Will costs A$160, paid once
Complex estate planning may require a lawyer

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