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Does an online legal form count as legal advice?

Using 360 Legal Forms

A blank form, a form-building interview, and general legal information are not the same as advice from a lawyer. Legal advice applies law to a person's facts and recommends an action or legal choice.

General information

  • A template can explain common terms.
  • The user remains responsible for the facts entered and choices made.
  • Only a qualified professional can advise on a specific legal result.

Service steps to consider

  1. Possible resource or approach: official instructions for any court or government filing.
  2. Have a lawyer review a document if the terms are unusual or the stakes are high.

360 Legal Forms describes its service as self-help document preparation. Its Terms say the service is not legal advice and that users are responsible for final review. Customer support can explain website features and form fields, but it cannot select a form or legal terms, interpret a completed document, or explain how the law applies to a user's facts.

Important limits

  • No attorney-client privilege is created by using the forms, according to the Terms. This article gives general information only. A licensed attorney can answer questions about a specific person's rights, risks, document choice, wording, or legal result.

Verified on September 1, 2026. Laws and service terms can change. Check the live source before acting.