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Estate Planning Attorney - Qualities to Consider

When you are planning to hire an Estate Planning Attorney you should ideally consider these qualifications and qualities before you decide which attorney to hire.<br>A good lawyer can save you from a lot of hassles and can prevent future issues that may arise that an untrained professional would not see coming

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Estate Planning Attorney - Qualities to Consider

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  1. Estate Planning Attorney - Qualities to Consider When you are planning to hire an Estate Planning Attorney you should ideally consider these qualifications and qualities before you decide which attorney to hire. A good lawyer can save you from a lot of hassles and can prevent future issues that may arise that an untrained professional would not see coming. A skilled Estate Planning Attorney will help you plan for: oEstate Taxes oGuardianship of Dependents oCharitable Giving oLife Insurance oHealthcare Decisions oPower of Attorney The following are a list of considerations to help you when selecting an Estate Planning Attorney: •How long has the attorney been servicing clients specifically in the field of Probate, Trusts, & Estate Planning Law? Estate Planning is complex and not every attorney is trained in creating estate plans. If there are errors, it could mean that your estate plan could be challenged. •What percentage of the attorney's practice is devoted particularly to Probate, Wills, and Trusts? •Does the attorney specifically focus on Probate, Trusts, & Estate Planning Law? •Will the attorney guide you through the complete process? •Time needed to reach the Office of the Attorney is often a neglected area. Suppose you are living in Rochester Hills then you

  2. should look for one who is a Rochester Hills Estate Planning Attorney or lawyer. •Is the Attorney willing to keep in touch and give you access to him throughout the estate planning process? A lot of attorney’s charge by the hour and not by flat fee. •Does the attorney offer free (or low-cost) initial consultations? •How does the attorney decide to charge? Does he charge a fixed price to create an Estate Plan? •What is the service included in the fee? •Will the attorney provide a written fee agreement? •Does the attorney require a retainer? •Does the attorney appear knowledgeable and interested in your case? •Is the attorney friendly and easy to talk to? Does his/her manner put you at ease or does it make you uncomfortable? •Is the attorney understandable and able to explain the law clearly?

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