Chapter 1
Employees Feel Unprepared for Legal Issues
Although legal matters, large and small, happen every day, many Americans either don’t feel prepared to handle them or don’t think legal issues are part of their life.
VIDEO:
Legal Issues, Big & Small, Happen to Everyone
Important Legal Implications
One of the reasons many people are not prepared for legal issues is because they don’t consider the legal implications of many life events. The truth is, at some point virtually everyone will have to deal with a legal issue, expected or unexpected.
Buying a Home
Reviewing and drafting documents related to home purchases
Getting Married
Drafting wills, estate planning for naming a spouse as an executor of your estate
Managing Finances
Dealing with ID theft and debt collection issues, planning for the future
Having a Baby
Estate planning to care
for your family
Retirement
Updating/reviewing estate planning documents, power of attorney and living wills
Aging Parents
Providing caregiver assistance, reviewing nursing home contracts, answering questions about Medicare/Medicaid
When it comes to dealing with legal issues, the top concerns of survey participants were finding an attorney when they needed one and paying for one - both issues that are addressed through a group legal plan.
A group legal plan provides affordable, convenient access to attorneys, providing employees peace of mind for the unexpected.
The study shows that employees who have access to a legal plan feel more confident in their ability to handle legal and financial issues.
73%
said that they are prepared for unforeseen events.
82%
of those enrolled in a legal plan said that they worry less about unexpected financial issues because of their employer benefits.
85%
of those enrolled in a legal plan said that having a legal plan would save them money if they have legal issues.
Download White Paper
Improving Employee Wellness through Legal Benefits
In this white paper we will look at a significant cause of stress and financial hardship for your employees – legal issues. Research conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of Hyatt Legal Plans, found that many Americans are not prepared to handle legal issues and would be interested in legal plans as a way to help them save money and reduce their stress about financial issues.
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