{"id":5154,"date":"2021-02-28T17:20:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T17:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/?page_id=5154"},"modified":"2021-03-01T07:15:20","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T07:15:20","slug":"find-an-estate-planning-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/find-an-estate-planning-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Find An Estate Planning Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;316&#8243; el_class=&#8221;side-menu&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;mobile-menu-dropdown&#8221;]<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"jp_dropdown_menu_widget-2\" class=\"widget JP_Dropdown_Menu_widget widget-shortcode area-arbitrary \"><label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"select_jp_dropdown_menu_widget--1\"><\/label><select name=\"pd_jp_dropdown_menu_widget--1\" id=\"select_jp_dropdown_menu_widget--1\"><option class=\"pd_first\" value=\"#\">Select page<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/planned-giving\/\" class=\"pd_tld\" >Welcome<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/planned-giving-faq\/\" class=\"pd_tld\" >Planned Giving \u2013 FAQ<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/gifts-anyone-can-make\/\" class=\"pd_tld\" >Gifts Anyone Can Make<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/confidential-letter-of-intent\/\" class=\"pd_tld\" >Planned Giving \u2013 Letter of Intent<\/option><option value=\"#\" class=\"pd_tld\" >Resources<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/for-professional-advisors\/\" class=\"pd_sld\" >&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For Professional Advisors<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/find-an-estate-planning-attorney\/\" class=\"pd_sld\" selected>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Find An Estate Planning Attorney<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/caps-web.org\/contact\/\" class=\"pd_tld\" >Contact Us<\/option><\/select>                <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\t\t\t\t(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById('select_jp_dropdown_menu_widget--1').onchange = function(e) {\n                        let destination = document.getElementById('select_jp_dropdown_menu_widget--1').value;\n                        if ( destination != \"#\" ) {\n                            if(\/iPhone\/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {\n                                window.location = destination; \/\/ Always open in the same window for iOSd\n                            } else {    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    window.location = destination;\n                            }\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t};\n\t\t\t\t})();\n\t\t\t\t\/* ]]> *\/\n\t\t\t\t<\/script><\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5155&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Finding an attorney is as easy as 1-2-3!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Use the resources below to obtain the names of qualified estate planning attorneys in your area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some common resources to help you identify estate planning attorneys near you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Referrals from a local bar association or estate planning council<\/li>\n<li>The American Bar Association&#8217;s Internet lawyer referral service, www.abanet.org (search for attorneys in your area and research firms or individual attorneys to identify which ones specialize in trusts and estates or wills and probate)<\/li>\n<li>References from relatives, friends, and co-workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Do your homework to identify attorneys who are a good fit for your needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve compiled a list of possible contenders, research them to determine the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience, professional accomplishments, and references<\/li>\n<li>How fees are charged, along with an estimate of costs<\/li>\n<li>The number of principals working in the office<\/li>\n<li>Office hours<\/li>\n<li>Areas of specialty and % of work devoted to estate planning<\/li>\n<li>Alliances with other professionals in related fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Choose an attorney who is right for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to choose someone you trust and respect. 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