Category:
Probate and Estates
Many people wonder what questions to ask a lawyer for probate or estate planning matters. You should be able to ask the following questions and get a straightforward answer:
- What are your fees? Do you charge a flat fee or hourly? What is included in your flat fee or retainer?
- What is the typical total cost of this process given the facts of my case?
- Will I be subject to additional costs or expenses?
- How long have you been practicing in this area of law?
- What other types of law do you handle?
- What percentage of your cases are probate/estate planning?
- How long do you expect the process to take in my situation?
- How easy is it to get a hold of you if I have questions or need an update on my case?
- Please explain the process.
- What are my options?
