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7 Things To Look For In Hiring An Estate Attorney

12/14/2016

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7 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN HIRING AN ESTATE ATTORNEY

What should you be looking for when hiring an attorney for your estate?
Securing a great attorney to craft wills and trusts, and to help with your estate planning is very important and necessary. However, who you choose can make a significant difference in how well your intentions and interests are protected and executed on. So, what do you look for?

1. Legitimate
Law is a lucrative industry, so it’s no wonder all types of people want to be in it. Always first make sure your short-list of lawyers is legally able to provide the services they are promoting. The American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association are two resources for helping with that.

2. Specialist
Look for a specialist in what you need help with. There are all types of attorneys. Criminal defense attorneys, injury law attorneys, real estate attorneys, tax lawyers, corporate law firms, and more. There are some which try to cover broad menus of services to get the most clients. Others specialize in certain areas like family law, asset protection, etc. Get an expert.

3. Trusted & Proficient
It’s so easy to throw up a website and get a business phone number or fancy mailing address these days. So, look for referrals and online reviews, or complaints when evaluating your options.

4. Strength
Some law firms are clearly much stronger than others. You want one which will be around to keep helping your family when you need it most. While some lawyers cost more than others, you might be surprised at what just dropping their name, or a letter head with their name on it can do compared to cheap options. Get the best legal assistance you can afford.

5. Options
You want options. Like accountants on taxes and various corporate entity selections, bankers on mortgages, and even doctors on medical treatment; lawyers can have their favorite strategies and tools too. But, you should be presented all your options.

6. Shared Values
Some clients may only care about securing the most effective legal representation. That’s understandable. However, you’ll find everything flows better if you find an attorney who shares your values as well.

7. Who You Will Actually Deal With
One of the frustrating quirks of today’s legal industry is that you often don’t end up working with the face on the billboard. Too often clients are signed up and shuffled over to a brand new recruit. You want to know exactly who will be helping you and working on your cases.
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5 Comments
Earnest Watkins link
5/4/2018 06:41:12 am

I've been thinking of working with an estate planning attorney to help me write my will. I like how you point out the need to look at an attorney's reviews before deciding to work with them. This is definitely something I'd be sure to do since I would want to work with an attorney that is experienced and reputable.

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Watson Williams link
5/17/2018 07:31:55 am

I'd like get a will written in the near future, and I'd like to get a lawyer's help. I like how you suggest taking the time to find a lawyer that has a lot of shared values with yourself. Would the best way to to determine this be to interview the lawyer before deciding to work with them?

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Ashley Maxwell link
6/6/2018 05:56:39 pm

I appreciate how you said that an estate planning attorney should specialize in the kind of help you need. I also like how you said that you should be able to trust them. My husband and I are looking for a reputable attorney to help his parents plan their estate.

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Alice Carroll link
5/18/2020 10:25:59 pm

It's interesting to know that lawyers have their favorite strategies to tackle a case but the client should still be presented with all their options. My grandmother's dementia is worsening month after month and has expressed when she was calm that she wants to start writing a will before she inevitably passes on. I will be helping her find an estate attorney for this so this article has been very helpful.

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Luke Smith link
9/11/2022 08:16:02 pm

I like that you talked about how securing a great estate lawyer to craft wills and trusts, and to help with your estate planning is very important and necessary. I heard my aunt would like to draft up a will for my cousins, however, she is a bit clueless about how to properly do it. I think she should see a professional in order to avoid any complications.

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