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When you genuinely need a lawyer, we match you with one of our vetted estate-planning attorneys. Flat-fee where available. Plain-English communicators. We respond within 48 hours.
How to evaluate an attorney we send you
Look for an estate planning attorney or probate attorney, not a general practice attorney who dabbles in estates.
Every state bar has a public directory. Verify their license is active and check for any disciplinary history.
Hourly ($250-$500/hr) vs flat fee for specific tasks. Get the fee structure in writing before you begin.
Every minute of prep you do before the meeting is $350-$500 saved in billable hours. Use our pre-attorney checklist.
A one-hour consult with an attorney before you commit clarifies what you actually need, and often what you do NOT need.
Small estates, no conflict, clear wills. Many families do not need an attorney at all. Understand your situation first.
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