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The 5 best

DIY Legal

Self-help legal guides, forms and software for everyday legal needs. We compared the options and narrowed them down to five. Each one is ranked, with a clear note on who it suits best.

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The 5 at a glance

Comparison of the 5 picks for DIY Legal
ToolBest forStarting price
Rank 1NoloPeople handling simple legal tasks themselvesSee website for current prices
Rank 2Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 3Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 4Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 5Coming soonTo be announced—

Our 5 picks, ranked

  1. Rank 1
    Top pick

    Nolo

    Plain-English legal guides, forms and software.

    Best forPeople handling simple legal tasks themselves

    What it does

    Nolo publishes self-help legal books, guides, forms and software for everyday needs such as wills and small businesses.

    Strengths

    • Clear, plain-English explanations
    • Guides, forms and software
    • Good for simple, common situations

    Good to know: It is mainly US-focused and is not a substitute for a lawyer. Complex situations need professional advice.

  2. Rank 2

    Coming soon

    Pick #2 for DIY legal help is on the way.

    Best forTo be announced

    What it does

    We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

    Strengths

      Good to know: Check back soon.

    • Rank 3

      Coming soon

      Pick #3 for DIY legal help is on the way.

      Best forTo be announced

      What it does

      We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

      Strengths

        Good to know: Check back soon.

      • Rank 4

        Coming soon

        Pick #4 for DIY legal help is on the way.

        Best forTo be announced

        What it does

        We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

        Strengths

          Good to know: Check back soon.

        • Rank 5

          Coming soon

          Pick #5 for DIY legal help is on the way.

          Best forTo be announced

          What it does

          We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

          Strengths

            Good to know: Check back soon.