DIY legal guides

Plain-English steps for things that used to need a consult. Each guide says what it costs and when it is time to call a lawyer.

3 guides

• How to File a Small Claims Case

  File and argue a small claims case yourself without hiring a lawyer.

  Courts & disputes

  6 min readHearings are usually 30-70 days after filing

• How to Make a Simple Will

  What a basic will covers and how to make one valid in most states.

  Estate planning

  5 min readOften done in an afternoon

• How to Form an LLC

  Set up a single-member LLC in your state step by step.

  Business

  7 min read1 day to 4 weeks depending on state