Legal Insurance

MetLife Legal 

By signing up for a legal plan, you’re one phone call away from a licensed attorney who can help you with all sorts of legal matters. Whether you’re looking to write a will and trust, need another set of eyes on a contract, or need representation in court, MetLife Legal has you covered.  

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The plan is fairly comprehensive, but does have some limits (e.g., you cannot use the plan for real estate issues if you are a landlord), but overall can really help you with various important legal issues. 

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Below is a quick list of what’s covered and some examples: 

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Money Matters  

• Negotiations with Creditors  

• Personal Bankruptcy 

 

Home and Real Estate  

• Boundary/Title Disputes  

• Eviction Defense  

• Refinancing 
   

Estate Planning  

• Wills and Trusts  

• Complex Wills  

• Healthcare Proxies   

• Power of Attorney
   

Family/Personal 

• Adoption  

• Divorce (20 hours of coverage only for Policy Holder)
   

Civil Suits

• Civil Litigation Defense  

• Pet Liabilities  

• Small Claims Assistance 

 

Elder-Care  

• Medicare  

• Nursing Home Agreements 
   

Vehicle/Driving  

• Traffic Ticket Defense  

• Repossession  

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These categories have much more covered services than what’s listed. For a full list, click here. 

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MetLife Legal also provides you with access to the Legal Hotline where you can receive free consultation on any and all legal matters. 

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Many SDPEBA members will enroll in this plan if they have upcoming legal issues they will be facing, such as buying a home, negotiating a contract, or getting their will and trust done.