How to cancel your LegalTemplates subscription and request a refund
What you need to know about LegalTemplates
LegalTemplates is a digital platform that grants you access to attorney-drafted legal documents and customizable templates for personal and business purposes. The service provides multiple subscription tiers, trial periods, and one-time document purchases so you can select the option that matches your actual requirements. You can create and download wills, contracts, business formation documents, leases, and other standard legal forms in editable formats. Many consumers and small businesses use LegalTemplates to avoid the substantial costs associated with hiring a full-service attorney. However, once your immediate legal need is satisfied, you may find yourself continuing to pay for access you no longer require.
Subscription plans and pricing
LegalTemplates offers several membership options with different billing cycles and pricing structures. Understanding what you are paying for and when your charges recur is essential before you commit to any plan. The table below shows the most commonly advertised plans and their headline pricing.
| Plan |
Price |
Billing cycle |
What you get |
| Monthly subscription |
$49.00 to $49.95 |
Monthly |
Unlimited template access; 7-day trial often included |
| Annual subscription |
$97 to $119.88 |
Once per year |
Unlimited access for 12 months; typically the lowest per-month cost |
| Single document purchase |
$55 |
One-time |
Lifetime access to one template; no recurring charges |
Trial periods and automatic conversion
LegalTemplates commonly offers a free trial lasting seven days. The company typically requires you to enter payment information at signup, and your trial automatically converts to a paid subscription when the trial period ends. This automatic billing practice is common in the subscription economy, but it catches many consumers off guard. If you sign up during a promotional offer, check the exact terms of that offer to confirm when your paid subscription actually begins and what your regular price will be after any discount expires.
Common reasons you may want to cancel
Understanding why you want to leave the service helps you take the right steps to protect yourself and pursue a refund if you qualify.
Why cancellation makes sense
- Your free trial converted to a paid membership without you remembering to cancel in time.
- You only needed one or two documents and do not need ongoing access to the template library.
- You were charged for a renewal you did not authorize or expect.
- The interface or document quality did not meet your expectations.
- You found a lower-cost alternative or decided to hire an attorney instead.
- Unexpected recurring charges are straining your monthly budget.
The trial-to-billing trap
Many people sign up for the seven-day free trial and assume they will remember to cancel before the first charge hits. Life gets busy, and the cancellation slips your mind. Then you see a $49 or higher charge on your credit card statement. This is frustrating, but you have consumer protection options under federal law. The Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act (ROSCA), enacted under the Federal Trade Commission Act, requires companies to obtain clear, affirmative consent before charging you and to provide a simple mechanism to cancel. If you did not clearly agree to the terms or if you were charged without your explicit permission, you have grounds to dispute the charge and demand a refund. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers navigate exactly this scenario and recover unauthorized charges.
Your consumer rights and legal protections
Federal and state laws protect you when a company charges your payment method without proper authorization or fails to honor your cancellation request.
The restore online shoppers confidence act (ROSCA)
ROSCA, codified in the Federal Trade Commission Act, establishes three core protections for subscription services. First, companies must obtain your clear, affirmative consent before charging you for any subscription. Second, they must provide a simple mechanism to cancel at any time. Third, they must honor your cancellation request without delay. If LegalTemplates charged you without obtaining explicit, written consent to the charge terms, or if the company failed to provide a straightforward cancellation process, you have grounds to dispute the transaction and request a full refund. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces ROSCA and investigates complaints from consumers nationwide.
State consumer protection laws
In addition to federal protections, most states have enacted their own consumer protection statutes that prohibit unfair or deceptive business practices. Many states, including California, New York, and Illinois, have passed specific laws requiring companies to obtain explicit consumer consent before charging for negative-option subscriptions (subscriptions that continue until the consumer takes action to stop them). Furthermore, several states require companies to provide simple, one-click cancellation processes that match the simplicity of the signup process. If LegalTemplates made it difficult for you to cancel or charged you without clear consent, your state's attorney general's office may be able to take action on your behalf.
Your legal position
You have the right to cancel your LegalTemplates subscription at any time. You also have the right to request a refund if you can demonstrate that you were charged without clear consent, if you cancelled within the trial period but were still charged, or if the company failed to honor your cancellation request. If LegalTemplates refuses to process your cancellation or issue a refund, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or your state's attorney general. Yafee provides guidance on how to document these complaints and recover your funds.
How to cancel your LegalTemplates subscription
You can cancel your subscription directly through your account on the LegalTemplates website or by contacting their support team.
Step one: log in to your account
Visit the LegalTemplates website and log in with your email address and password. If you do not remember your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it. You will need access to the email address associated with your account.
Step two: navigate to your account settings
- Once you are logged in, click the profile icon or menu icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select "User Settings" or "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Look for a section labeled "Billing," "Subscription," or "Membership."
Step three: locate the cancel button
In your subscription or billing section, you will see your current plan listed with associated details. Next to your plan name, you should see a "Cancel" button or link. Click this button to initiate the cancellation process.
Step four: complete the cancellation
- After you click "Cancel," LegalTemplates may display a confirmation screen asking you to confirm your decision.
- The company may also ask you to specify why you are cancelling. You can select a reason from the list provided or leave it blank.
- Click the final "Confirm Cancellation" button to complete the process.
- You will receive a confirmation email at the address associated with your account.
Alternative: cancel by email or phone
If the cancel button is not visible in your account, or if you encounter any technical issues, you can contact LegalTemplates support directly to request cancellation. Send an email to their support address or call their customer service line. Include your full name, email address associated with the account, and a clear statement that you want to cancel your subscription effective immediately. Request written confirmation of your cancellation. Yafee recommends sending cancellation requests by email so you have a documented record of your request and the date you submitted it.
What happens after you cancel
Understanding the timeline and what to expect after cancellation protects you from surprise charges.
Immediate access and billing
When you cancel your subscription, your access to LegalTemplates templates and services will end at the conclusion of your current billing cycle. If you are on a monthly plan and you cancel on the 15th of the month, you will retain access until the end of that month. You will not be charged for the next billing cycle. If you are on an annual plan, you will retain access until the end of your current 12-month term unless you request an immediate cancellation and refund.
Confirmation and documentation
After you complete cancellation, check your email for a confirmation message from LegalTemplates. This email should include your cancellation date and a statement confirming that no future charges will be made to your account. Save this email for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, log back into your account to verify that the cancellation was processed. If the cancel button is still visible, or if the status of your subscription has not changed, contact support immediately to escalate the issue.
Monitor your credit card or bank statement
After you cancel, continue to monitor your credit card or bank statement for the next two billing cycles. Verify that no charges from LegalTemplates appear. If you see any unauthorized charges after cancellation, you have the right to dispute them with your bank or credit card company. Yafee advises taking a screenshot of your account status showing "Cancelled" and saving all correspondence with LegalTemplates to support any dispute claim.
How to request a refund from LegalTemplates
Your eligibility for a refund depends on when you cancelled and the circumstances of your charge.
Refunds within the trial period
If you cancelled your subscription within the seven-day trial period before any charge was applied to your payment method, you are not entitled to a refund because no charge was processed. However, if you cancelled within the trial period but were still charged, you have grounds to request a refund. This constitutes an unauthorized charge under ROSCA, and LegalTemplates should process a full refund immediately upon request.
Refunds after the trial period
If you cancelled after the trial period ended and a charge was already applied, your refund eligibility depends on LegalTemplates' stated refund policy and your reason for cancellation. Most subscription services do not offer refunds for partial months or years once you have accessed the service. However, if you can demonstrate that you were charged without clear consent, or if you cancelled within a reasonable timeframe (such as 30 days after your first charge), you may have grounds to request a refund. Furthermore, if LegalTemplates failed to honor your cancellation request and charged you again after you cancelled, you are entitled to a full refund for all unauthorized charges.
How to submit a refund request
- Log into your account and navigate to your subscription or billing section.
- Look for a "Request a Refund" link or button, or copy your order confirmation number and account details.
- Email LegalTemplates support at their designated support email address with a clear subject line: "Refund Request for [Your Account Email]."
- In your email, include the following information:
- Your full name and email address associated with the account.
- The date you were charged and the amount of the charge.
- The date you cancelled your subscription.
- A clear, factual explanation of why you are requesting a refund (for example, "I cancelled within the trial period but was still charged" or "I did not authorize this charge").
- The last four digits of the payment method that was charged.
- Request written confirmation of the refund status and an estimated timeline for processing.
- Save a copy of your email and any response from LegalTemplates for your records.
Follow-up and escalation
LegalTemplates should respond to your refund request within 7 to 10 business days. If you do not receive a response, or if the company denies your refund without justification, you can escalate your complaint to the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general. Yafee recommends documenting every interaction with LegalTemplates, including dates, names of support representatives (if provided), and the content of all communications. This documentation strengthens any formal complaint you file with a consumer protection agency.
Common mistakes when cancelling LegalTemplates
Being aware of these pitfalls helps you avoid additional charges and ensures your cancellation is processed correctly.
Delaying cancellation past the trial period
The most frequent mistake is assuming you will remember to cancel before your trial ends. The trial window closes quickly, and one missed day results in a full month of charges. Set a phone reminder or calendar alert for two days before your trial expires. This gives you a buffer to cancel without accidentally triggering a charge.
Assuming cancellation is complete without confirmation
Do not assume your cancellation was processed just because you clicked a button. Always wait for and save a confirmation email from LegalTemplates. If the email does not arrive within 24 hours, log back in and verify the status of your account. Some users have reported that their cancellation request did not go through due to technical errors, resulting in unexpected charges.
Cancelling but not checking for refunds
Cancellation and refund are separate actions. Cancelling your subscription stops future charges, but it does not automatically refund past charges. If you believe you were charged unfairly, you must submit a separate refund request with clear documentation of your reason.
Failing to document your cancellation
Screenshots and email records are your proof that you cancelled. If you later dispute a charge with your bank, the bank will ask for evidence that you attempted to cancel. Having a dated confirmation email or screenshot of your account status showing "Cancelled" significantly strengthens your case. Yafee strongly advises keeping all cancellation-related communications for at least one year.
Using the wrong contact method
Do not rely solely on phone calls to cancel. Always submit a cancellation request in writing (by email) so you have documented proof. If a support representative verbally agrees to cancel but does not process it, you will have no evidence of your request when disputing charges.
Comparison of cancellation methods
Different cancellation routes have different advantages and risks. The table below outlines the key differences.
| Method |
Speed |
Documentation |
Recommended for |
| Account dashboard (online) |
Immediate |
Automated confirmation email |
All users; first choice |
| Email to support |
24 to 72 hours |
Your email plus support response |
Users unable to access dashboard or wanting written proof |
| Phone call |
Immediate verbal confirmation |
No automatic record |
Only if online or email options fail; follow up with email confirmation |
When you need to cancel, contact LegalTemplates through one of the following channels.
Email support
Send your cancellation or refund request to the support email address listed on the LegalTemplates website or in your account dashboard. Include "Cancellation Request" or "Refund Request" in the subject line to ensure your email is routed to the correct team. Expect a response within 5 to 10 business days.
Online support portal
Visit the LegalTemplates support portal at support.legaltemplates.net to submit a support ticket. This method creates an automatic ticket number that you can reference in follow-up communications. You will receive email updates as your ticket is reviewed and processed.
Account dashboard cancellation
The fastest and most direct method is to cancel through your account dashboard as described in the step-by-step section above. This provides an immediate confirmation email and updates your account status in real time.
Escalating unresolved complaints
If LegalTemplates does not honor your cancellation request or refuses to issue a refund you believe you are owed, you have the right to escalate your complaint to consumer protection authorities.
Filing a complaint with the federal trade commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces ROSCA and investigates complaints about unauthorized billing and failure to honor cancellations. File a complaint at reportfraud.ftc.gov or contact the FTC directly. Include all documentation of your attempts to cancel, confirmation numbers, cancellation dates, and any unauthorized charges. The FTC will investigate your complaint and may take action against LegalTemplates if a pattern of consumer harm is identified.
Contacting your state attorney general
Your state's attorney general office enforces consumer protection laws within your state. Search online for "[Your State] Attorney General Consumer Complaint" and submit a formal complaint detailing your situation. Include copies of your cancellation confirmation, proof of unauthorized charges, and all correspondence with LegalTemplates. Your state attorney general may be able to negotiate a refund on your behalf or initiate enforcement action against the company.
Disputing with your bank or credit card company
If LegalTemplates charged you after you cancelled, or if the charge was not authorized, contact your bank or credit card issuer to dispute the transaction. Provide them with your cancellation confirmation email and any supporting documentation. Your bank can reverse unauthorized charges and may take action against LegalTemplates for violating payment processing regulations.
Summary and next steps
Cancelling your LegalTemplates subscription is straightforward when you follow the correct procedural steps and understand your legal rights. Your best option is to cancel through your account dashboard immediately after you determine you no longer need the service. Save your confirmation email, monitor your bank statements for the next two billing cycles, and escalate to the Federal Trade Commission if any unauthorized charges appear. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover unauthorized charges by providing clear guidance on legal rights and procedural steps. If you encounter resistance from LegalTemplates or believe you were charged unfairly, do not hesitate to contact the FTC or your state attorney general. Your consumer protection rights are backed by federal law, and Yafee stands ready to help you understand and enforce them. Take action today to stop unwanted charges and regain control of your subscription spending.