Legal Documents

Documents you can actually finish.

No blank forms to stare at. We ask you plain-English questions, then build the finished document from your answers — with a step-by-step signing guide for your state.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We are not attorneys and no attorney-client relationship is created by using these guides. Always consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Guided Legal Documents

Answer questions. Get the document.

Each one is built on the official state form. Filling it in is free — you only pay when you're ready to unlock the finished document.

Guided · Free to fill in

South Carolina Health Care Power of Attorney

If you couldn't speak for yourself, who would? Answer a few plain-English questions and your answers get filled into the official South Carolina form.

  • Four short steps, no legal jargon
  • Built on the official S.C. Code § 62-5-504 form
  • A plain-language “Before You Sign” signing guide
  • Free to fill in — pay only to unlock the finished document
About 10 minutes
Guided · Free to fill in

South Carolina Simple Will

Without a will, the state decides who gets what — and it may not be who you'd choose. Answer a few plain-English questions about your family and your property and get a finished will you can print and sign.

  • Four short steps, no legal jargon
  • Names your Personal Representative and a backup
  • Guardian nomination for minor children
  • A plain-language “Before You Sign” signing guide
  • Free to fill in — pay only to unlock the finished will
About 12 minutes
Guided · Free to fill in

South Carolina Financial Power of Attorney

Someone has to pay the mortgage and deal with the bank. Answer a few plain-English questions, choose exactly how much authority to hand over, and get a finished durable power of attorney.

  • Four short steps, no legal jargon
  • You choose every power — nothing is granted by default
  • Separate opt-in for gifts and beneficiary changes
  • A plain-language “Before You Sign” signing guide
  • Free to fill in — pay only to unlock the finished document
About 12 minutes
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More guided documents

Living trusts and more — each one built the same way: plain questions first, finished document at the end.

Divorce (Uncontested)

When both parties agree on the terms, this guide covers the petition, required disclosures, settlement agreement basics, and how to get your final decree.

  • ✦Eligibility checklist before you file a single form
  • ✦Every form you need and how to fill it out
  • ✦How to serve your spouse and file proof with the court
  • ✦What to bring to your final hearing
$19

Probate & Small Estates

Navigating a loved one's estate without an attorney. Covers small estate affidavits, summary administration, and the basic probate filing process.

  • ✦Whether the estate qualifies for a simplified process
  • ✦How to file a small estate affidavit vs. full probate
  • ✦Notifying creditors and distributing assets correctly
  • ✦Common mistakes that delay or derail the process
$17

Debt Collection Defense

Know your rights under the FDCPA. This guide shows you how to respond to a lawsuit, raise defenses, and request proof of the debt.

  • ✦How to respond to a debt collection lawsuit (before the deadline)
  • ✦Key defenses — including expired statute of limitations
  • ✦How to demand debt validation in writing
  • ✦What collectors cannot legally do to you
$11

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