Bottom line. The sites offer basic legal advice that might help save you money spent on a lawyer. If you use them for document prep, at minimum get all needed signatures to preserve your rights and prevent disputes, Silber says.
But many consumers are better off consulting a lawyer.
Read Legal DIY websites are no match for a pro on Consumer Reports. [via @ScottGreenfield and @BobAmbrogi]
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