Last updated September 10, 2026
A LegalZoom will is generally valid in Florida — any will is, if it meets §732.502 (signed at the end, two witnesses present together). The real difference between a national platform and EstateDraftFL isn’t validity; it’s depth. National tools apply a multi-state template with a thin Florida layer; EstateDraftFL is built entirely on the Florida statutes and Probate Rules. This is general information, not legal advice, and we’re obviously not neutral — but the comparison below is factual.
Published facts, as of September 10, 2026
LegalZoom’s official last-will page showed a Basic Will at "$129" for an individual and "$229" for a couple, a Pro Will at "$149" / "$249" (attorney consultations for 30 days, then "renews at $25/month"), and a Premium Will at "$299" / "$399" (consultations for one year, then "renews at $199/year"), with promotional discounts displayed and revisions for 30 days or one year by tier: the official page (Opens in a new windowSe abre en una ventana nuevaLouvri nan yon nouvo fenètОткроется в новом окнеנפתח בחלון חדש). EstateDraftFL’s prices are on the pricing page, rendered from the checkout catalog. Verify the provider’s final order before purchase.
An honest comparison
| Comparison point | EstateDraftFL | National DIY platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Florida only — every document built on Florida law | All 50 states; general template with a state layer |
| Source of the law | Assembled from the Florida statutes & Probate Rules | Proprietary national templates |
| Florida specifics | Homestead devise rules, elective share, lady bird deed, no-TOD-deed handled directly | Often generic or omitted (some national tools skip homestead entirely) |
| Probate | A built-in Florida probate engine (path, documents, deadlines) | Generally limited to document forms |
| Your own attorney | Take the finished plan to any licensed Florida attorney — never bundled, never required | Add-on legal plans, generally not Florida-specialist |
| Pricing | Flat, transparent Florida pricing | Tiered national pricing / subscriptions |
Where national tools fall short on Florida
Florida has rules a generic template tends to miss: you can’t freely will your homestead if you have a spouse or minor child; a spouse has a 30% elective share that reaches into trusts and accounts; and Florida has no transfer-on-death deed for real estate. A Florida-only platform is built around exactly these.
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Switching from a national tool, or starting fresh? Every document here is built from your own answers on Florida templates; the free trustee role check is here if you are administering a trust.
Start the free role checkGeneral information about Florida law, not legal advice. Comparisons reflect typical national-platform scope and may change; verify current features directly. EstateDraftFL is software, not a law firm. LegalZoom is a trademark of its owner; this page is an independent comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LegalZoom.
Frequently asked questions
Is a LegalZoom will valid in Florida?
Generally yes — any will is valid in Florida if it meets the execution requirements of §732.502 (in writing, signed at the end, and witnessed by two people present together). Validity is about how the document is signed, not which website produced it. The bigger question is whether the document's contents actually fit Florida law.
What's the difference between EstateDraftFL and LegalZoom?
Scope. LegalZoom is a broad, national, multi-state platform that applies a general template with a thin Florida layer. EstateDraftFL is Florida-only: every document is assembled from the Florida statutes and Probate Rules, with Florida-specific handling for homestead, the elective share, lady bird deeds, and probate.
Are online wills safe for Florida estate planning?
They can be, if the document fits Florida law and is executed correctly. The risk with generic national tools is Florida-specific gaps — homestead devise restrictions, the spousal elective share, no Florida transfer-on-death deed — that a state-specific platform is built to handle. When in doubt, take it to a Florida attorney.
Do I still need a Florida attorney?
Not always for straightforward situations — but for blended families, larger estates, business interests, or special-needs planning, take the finished plan to a licensed Florida attorney of your choosing. EstateDraftFL never bundles or requires one, and independent legal services are not included.
General information about Florida law, not legal advice.