Plan Your Legal Matter
Step-by-Step Guidance, Instantly
Answer a few questions about your legal situation. Our AI will generate a personalized action plan including estimated steps, timeline, and budget considerations. Share the plan with a lawyer on YCounsel or elsewhere. Completely free, no login required.
Generate Your Plan FreeThree steps to get started
Describe Your Matter
What legal issue are you facing? Tell us about your situation in a few sentences. Upload documents if helpful (optional).
Answer Quick Questions
Our AI asks 3–5 clarifying questions to understand your situation better. Takes 2 minutes.
Get Your Plan
Receive a structured action plan showing likely steps, estimated timeline, and what to prepare before meeting a lawyer. Download, print, or share.
Everything you need
Built for the way legal professionals actually work.
25+ Practice Areas
From family law and wills to employment and property disputes
Fully Personalized
Your plan is tailored to your specific situation and goals
Budget Estimates
See approximate cost ranges for different approaches
Timeline Guidance
Learn how long different steps typically take
Document Checklist
Know what paperwork to gather before consulting a lawyer
Next Steps Guidance
Clear action items before your first legal consultation
Confidential
Your information is not shared with anyone; answers are for your personal use only
No Login Needed
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Share with Lawyers
Download your plan and bring it to any lawyer for discussion
Watch how Plan My Case turns your situation into a personalised step-by-step legal action plan in minutes
How we compare
| Feature | Plan My Case | DIY Legal Guides | Legal Templates | Hiring Blind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized to your situation | ||||
| Timeline estimates | Vague | Vague | Vague | |
| Cost estimates | Rough | Rough | Rough | |
| Step-by-step action plan | General | General | General | |
| Budget options shown | ||||
| Free access | ||||
| Works with any lawyer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Real-world scenarios
First-Time Property Buyer
Understand the full house purchase process before speaking to a solicitor: what surveys are needed, what conveyancing involves, typical timelines from offer to completion, and what to budget for legal fees and disbursements. Arrive at your first consultation informed and ready.
Employment Dispute
Get a clear picture of your options before paying for legal advice: whether ACAS early conciliation applies, what a tribunal claim involves, how long it takes, and what settlement negotiations look like. Know exactly which type of employment lawyer to contact and what to bring.
Will, Estate, and Probate Planning
Understand the probate process, potential family disputes, inheritance tax thresholds, and what happens without a will, before meeting a solicitor. The plan outlines the steps, costs, and the documents to gather in advance so your consultation is productive from the first minute.
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