Find a Florida estate planning attorney
Prepare questions when consulting an attorney or estate planner.
Questions to ask your attorney
How long have you been practicing estate planning?
Do you practice other areas of law?
Do you do in any financial or insurance planning?
How much is an initial consultation?
How does the process work?
How long does the process take?
What is the cost?
Is the cost a fixed price or based on the estate size?
If a living trust is prepared, do you prepare deeds to transfer real estate into the living trust?
Do you help with any other parts of the trust funding process?
How often is the estate plan review? Is there an additional fee?
How much are amendments?
Make sure you feel comfortable asking questions and that you understand exactly what you are doing. If you remain confused by the way the attorney presents the topic, it may be best to try another option.
Personal recommendations: Ask your family, friends and professional advisors (financial, insurance, banker, accountant, etc.) for a personal referral.
Searching on the web: There are several ways to search. First, you may search "estate planning" with the city you live in. Another option is contacting the Florida state bar for a recommendation. The site www.lawyerguide.com allows users to post reviews of attorneys.
