We provide estate planning legal services on a flat fee basis. We believe that all parties benefit from transparent information regarding costs. You’re making an estate plan so there are no surprises for your family regarding your assets after death. Certainly, the last thing you want is to be surprised at the cost of estate planning documents while you’re living!
When we talk with people who want to complete an estate plan but are procrastinating, a common concern that comes up is cost. People are concerned (and rightly so) about how much money they have to fork over for an estate plan. So, no matter what lawyer you hire to draft or update your estate plan (and you do indeed need a lawyer to have this done right) make sure they’re completely up front with you about what it will cost.
There is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” estate plan. Estate plans—their terms, coverage, ins and outs—depend on a myriad of individual circumstances and indeed preferences. When we meet with new clients for the first time, we’ll talk about your estate planning situation. We usually meet clients in our office in Gig Harbor, but we’ve also met folks at coffee shops, restaurants, hospitals, and their houses. (We do make house calls!) Regardless of place, we’ll walk through your estate planning questionnaire and listen carefully as you describe your intentions. we’ll answer your questions and address your concerns. Once we are both satisfied that we understand each other, we’ll give you our legal advice and recommendations. We’ll tell you in plain language what we think you need and why we think you need it. We’ll also tell you the exact cost. Because we use a flat fee approach, you’ll get a 100% reliable figure.
So, now that the cost of an estate plan has been demystified, why not take control of your future and set your family and friends up for a smooth transition of all your assets in the case of illness, incapacitation, or death? Feel free to reach out at any time by calling 253.858.5434 or emailing steve@aitalaw.com.