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12 Apr, 2024 by Jim morsillo
Efficient and effective in every way. Grateful for your service.
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09 Jul, 2023 by Kelly roddy
08 Dec, 2022 by Courtney daylong
David offers timely, accurate and empathic expertise. His professionalism is unsurpassed and his education/real world experience speaks volumes. I trust David to all of my legal needs and appreciate his honesty, his friendship and general counsel. I would recommend him to anyone!
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06 Nov, 2023 by Jeanine cumer
They are the best!
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18 Aug, 2023 by Rebecca russell
02 Oct, 2018 by Betty lue gordon
27 Oct, 2013 by Wetzel
I believe we were one of his 1st clients. Our 19 year old son had died months earlier due to someone elses negligence. He handled everything in a timely manner and was very caring and compassionate. Highly recommend.
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29 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Knowledgeable, Kind and Kept me informed!
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08 Feb, 2020 by Denise
I had been hurt in an accident. The court case was long exhausting and depressing when my life was falling apart. The attorney who won the case shifted careers and he recommended Attorney John T. Hofrichter for the continuing issues with SWIF. Those issues never seem to stop. My orthopedic doctor died during an appeal trial from SWIF. It threw my case out of the timeline for the next hearing. Attorney Hofrichter handled the court while I searched for a new doctor which was hard due to the nature of my accident and injuries. The other insurance companies involved had sent me to multiple ortho surgeons before they would pay out making these doctors have a conflict of interest issue. It was a nightmare. My injury was bad, even years later I was struggling through therapy and X-rays. SWIF makes everything worse, I felt like I was crying all the time and depression was and still is a battle for me. But Attorney Hofrichter told me this would continue to happen as long as I was on SWIF's compensation. He was right. He has had to defend me at least 4x in a court trial since I won my case. I will not settle with SWIF for the pittance they have repeatedly offered. I must constantly fill out paperwork and see an IME, always with the knowledge I will be taken back to court. My injury is not a vague "I hurt" injury. It was severe, it continues to worsen as I get older. My medical records are graphic and extensive. If SWIF had taken my first response for settlement they wouldn't still be paying me, 26 years later, and they'd have saved money. Attorney Hofrichter has told them this very same thing. He has defended me so fiercely that the previous case worker, who told me in a letter to call him, hung up the phone on me and said a few other choice words about me and my attorney. I would recommend Attorney Hofrichter to anyone facing a workers' comp case with SWIF. He's well versed in what you need to know and do. He's trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and willing to be blunt about your chances in court. Plus, his compensation isn't excessive. It was significantly lower than other attorneys I contacted and there were many of them.
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14 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
We met with Ms. Rubenstein to prepare our wills and power-of-attorney documents. She quickly put us at ease, worked with us efficiently, and we left feeling like we understood the whole process and what the paperwork would and wouldn't do. Ms. Rubenstein was friendly and approachable-- no confusing jargon-- but clearly knew her stuff. She could immediately give us examples and explanations of what effective wills and guardianship designations should (or should not) do. We feel really well prepared now.
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02 Aug, 2024 by K s
Jim Shields and the support staff were a pleasure to work with. They really made things so easy.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Debra argo
I got into debt and wasn’t sure how to go about filing bankruptcy. I called Moody Law Offices. Anthony Moody took the time and explained everything thoroughly. He was awesome!! I had questions through the whole process. He was right there whenever I needed him. He’s your “to go to” guy for sure! 5*****’s for Anthony Moody.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Gary fritsch
28 Sep, 2024 by Brittany hamilton
26 Sep, 2024 by Josh pyles
23 Sep, 2024 by Michele mcgraw
Adam goes above and beyond for his clients, he made me feel like family and my situation was very important regardless of the size. I’d recommend him to anyone!!
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10 Apr, 2024 by Thegreatgazoo724
If you need results, talk to these people. Watching attorney Getty in the courtroom was like watching Picasso, paint a picture...
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21 Mar, 2024 by Dave clark
22 Feb, 2024 by Mary rothrock
26 Mar, 2024 by Nichole merrell
I was referred to Keith from a friend who is an attorney. I wasn’t sure if I needed his services or not but I wanted a consultation to talk to an attorney about a situation. Keith was responsive and efficient with setting up a call to discuss my case. Keith listened and was very knowledgeable about the laws. He gave me some advice and asked me to send him documentation to review my situation further. After a thourough review of the documentation I supplied Keith advised me that he would be happy to assist me but I really didn’t need his assistance. He encouraged me to file what I needed as my documentation was more than enough. I am so glad that I did as he was correct and I won my case. I appreciate his honest opinion. Paying for a consultation with Keith was worth every penny. I would refer him to others and use him again if needed.
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21 Oct, 2023 by Liam adams
Keith is a good guy straight shooter knows the law
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11 Jun, 2022 by Amanda gunnerson
28 Sep, 2024 by Brittany hamilton
26 Sep, 2024 by Josh pyles
23 Sep, 2024 by Michele mcgraw
Adam goes above and beyond for his clients, he made me feel like family and my situation was very important regardless of the size. I’d recommend him to anyone!!
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28 Sep, 2024 by Brittany hamilton
26 Sep, 2024 by Josh pyles
23 Sep, 2024 by Michele mcgraw
Adam goes above and beyond for his clients, he made me feel like family and my situation was very important regardless of the size. I’d recommend him to anyone!!
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10 Jul, 2024 by Deidre
I have known Karen for about 15 years. She has helped me through two very hard situations in my lifetime. The first being my divorce. She guided me on what I needed to do, did what she needed to do, and everything went fairly smoothly with her knowledge of divorce laws.
The second was the fact she helped me with my mothers death. Karen helped me with all of her debt that there was, her mortgage, car, and billing and medical bills by sending out copies of her death certificates to each and every one of them so that they would write the balance off and take her out of the system. By her doing what she did she lessened my stress level a hugh amount because I could no have ever done it without her. I will be forever greatful for her.
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27 Mar, 2024 by Crystal sensky
Where to begin. Charging for work she was told NOT TO DO!! maybe if she would listen and not be so unprofessional, rude, disrespectful, OMG. I need a thesaurus to name all the things this woman is. I wouldn’t recommend her to clean my toilets!!
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09 Mar, 2024 by Bailey lander
19 Mar, 2023 by Ron culp
22 Aug, 2022 by Kristan sutton
Love him ❤️ great person to work with
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23 Mar, 2022 by Justin gonzales
Better off going to law school and representing yourself. Nothing but broken promises and unanswered questions.
Not sure how the other associates are but avoid Brittany.
Place is a joke.
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17 Jul, 2020 by Anonymous
I called about rent owed after evicting a renter. A significant sum, the cost of the repairs, and deep cleaning needed. He said there was no way to recover the funds owed to me through legal actions. Not even if I put a lien on the home the renter had purchased. He said he'd look into the renter and the renter's father who had guaranteed his son would be a decent renter. The father owes a local business.
When I mentioned the cost of the repairs and cleaning, I asked if I could have a family member do the required work. He then added another insult by stating said family members must be paid. I hadn't said I wasn't paying for the work. I was concerned about the legal aspect of hiring a family member out of work at the current rate of that work, plus supplies.
I gave him my name and information, my family member's name, the renter's name, and the renter's father's name. The house address, the address of the home the renter now owns, and the father's information.
I received an email with only the confidential information that if the wrong person received it to please delete it. I replied to confirm my email address. I live in a different state for work now.
I was supposed to receive information about his fees and what to expect. Instead, in the second email, I was informed, quite bluntly, I could not afford his fees without being told the fee amount.
Secondly, the renter wasn't worth the effort because he'd never pay me, even with a lien on his credit report, that he would damage his new rental (he is an owner now) and that should be sufficient for me.
Between the past due rent, repairs, and cleaning I have to pay to have done. The renter now owes $10K+. I don't consider that an insignificant amount.
If you want an arrogant attorney who has no respect for a potential client while insulting said client then he's the attorney you're seeking.
Good luck in your attorney search.
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26 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
I suppose Mr. Posner could be called old-fashioned, in that he prefers that the client should go away while he makes all the decisions. Or at least if she is female; he seems to want to believe that a female with a legal problem is merely emotional and irrational. He represented me as a beneficiary in a probate case, after snatching the job away from a junior partner immediately after I hired said partner. Mr. Posner said the partner would continue to work on my case under his supervision, but all that happened is that I was billed monthly for the partner's walking across the street once a month to the courthouse "to see if any new documents were on file," a job that could have been handled by a phone call from a secretary. Mr. Posner tried hard to convince me of the worthlessness of all the estate assets so I would not try too hard to pursue them (under the decedent's will I had inherited approximately $1 million). He also billed me for useless tasks such as his office making sure the title to the real estate I had inherited was clear, which (a) is the executor's job and (b) I already knew the title was clear, so had not asked Posner to look into it. He was willing to negotiate distribution of assets from the executor without my seeing any formal accounting or indeed any credible informal accounting of estate income and expenses. He allowed himself to be run around a great deal by the executor's attorney, for months, and paid little attention to anything that was going on. Then when a faulty accounting was finally filed, which accounting I had long pressured Mr. Posner to formally ask for, revealing that the executor had spent staggering sums of money on simple tasks and that there was significant missing income, Mr. Posner refused to let me have any input into the objections filed or even to see them. I fired him and hired a lawyer who got me much better accountings and substantial restitution from the Court. But I had completely wasted considerable time and money on Mr. Posner.
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What an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Do for You
An estate planning lawyer helps individuals plan for the management and distribution of their assets after death or during incapacitation. Their services involve drafting important legal documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Estate planning attorneys work to ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes, minimize tax liabilities, and avoid probate court. They also help clients plan for potential long-term care needs and protect their estate from being diminished by healthcare costs.
By working with an estate planning lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be cared for and that your estate will be managed efficiently and according to your desires.
When Should I Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is beneficial in many situations, especially when you want to ensure that your assets are handled properly after death. Common reasons to hire an estate planning lawyer include:
- Drafting a will: If you want to clearly define how your assets will be distributed after death, an attorney can draft a legally sound will.
- Creating a trust: For those looking to avoid probate or provide for loved ones over time, setting up a trust can help manage the distribution of assets.
- Planning for incapacity: An estate lawyer can help draft powers of attorney and healthcare directives so that your financial and medical decisions are made by someone you trust if you become incapacitated.
- Minimizing estate taxes: If your estate is large, a lawyer can help create strategies to reduce or eliminate federal and state estate taxes.
- Special circumstances: If you have minor children, blended families, or complex assets like businesses, an estate planning lawyer can create tailored solutions.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If you want to designate guardians for minor children or ensure proper care for incapacitated adults, an attorney can help.
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is especially important if your estate is complex or if you want to ensure that your wishes are properly followed.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?
An estate planning lawyer provides a range of services designed to help you organize your affairs and ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes. They can:
- Draft wills and trusts: Creating legally binding documents that dictate how your assets will be distributed and managed.
- Create powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Appointing someone to make financial or medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
- Minimize taxes: Developing strategies to reduce estate taxes, gift taxes, and other financial liabilities for your heirs.
- Help avoid probate: Structuring your estate plan to avoid probate, which can save time and money for your beneficiaries.
- Advise on long-term care planning: Helping you plan for potential healthcare needs in the future, including Medicaid planning and protecting assets from being depleted by nursing home costs.
- Assist with beneficiary designations: Ensuring that life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other financial instruments are correctly designated.
- Handle probate and estate administration: If a loved one has passed away, an estate planning lawyer can help guide you through the probate process or act as an executor.
How Are Estate Planning Lawyers Paid?
Estate planning lawyers typically charge for their services in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of your estate and the type of services you need. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many estate planning services, such as drafting a will or trust, are charged on a flat-fee basis. The fee covers all work related to preparing the document.
- Hourly rate: For more complex planning, such as estate tax strategy or trust administration, lawyers may charge by the hour. Rates vary based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: Some lawyers require a retainer for more complex cases, such as ongoing trust management or estate administration. The retainer is an upfront payment that covers future legal services.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront to avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an estate planning lawyer depends on the complexity of your estate and the services you require. Here are some general guidelines:
- Simple wills or powers of attorney: A straightforward will or power of attorney may cost between $300 and $1,500, depending on your location and the lawyer’s experience.
- Trust creation: Establishing a trust, such as a living trust or revocable trust, can cost between $1,000 and $3,000 or more, depending on the complexity of your assets and estate planning needs.
- Comprehensive estate planning packages: Some lawyers offer packages that include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, which may range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the estate’s complexity.
- Hourly rates: For ongoing services like estate administration or tax planning, lawyers may charge hourly rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience.
Always get a clear estimate of costs during your initial consultation to ensure the services fit within your budget.
Top Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer
Before hiring an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your needs. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What is your experience with estate planning?
Ensure the lawyer has substantial experience drafting wills, creating trusts, and handling other estate planning services. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or by the hour and ask for a detailed estimate of costs. -
What strategies do you recommend for my estate?
A good lawyer should be able to explain the best strategies for minimizing taxes, avoiding probate, and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. -
How often should I update my estate plan?
Ask how frequently you should revisit your estate plan, especially if your financial situation or family dynamics change. -
Do you offer ongoing support or updates?
Some lawyers provide periodic reviews or updates to ensure your estate plan stays current with changes in your circumstances or the law. -
How will you help my beneficiaries if something happens to me?
Ensure the lawyer is willing to guide your heirs through the estate administration process or help manage your trust after you’re gone.
How to Check the Credibility of an Estate Planning Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a credible estate planning lawyer, follow these steps:
- Verify their state bar license: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing, with no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for estate planning certifications: Some lawyers are certified as estate planning specialists, which indicates they have extensive knowledge in this area of law.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews on sites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and client satisfaction.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from previous clients who can speak to their expertise and client service.
- Check for membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) or the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) often have a strong reputation in the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first meeting with an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- List of assets and liabilities: Provide a detailed inventory of your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, retirement funds, investments, and personal property, as well as any debts you may have.
- List of beneficiaries: Be ready to discuss who you want to receive your assets and in what proportions. This includes naming guardians for minor children if applicable.
- Existing estate documents: Bring copies of any existing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or other relevant estate planning documents.
- Questions about your estate goals: Write down your goals, such as avoiding probate, reducing taxes, or setting up charitable donations, so your lawyer can tailor a plan to meet your needs.
- Information on medical and financial decision-makers: Be prepared to discuss who you want to appoint for healthcare and financial decisions if you become incapacitated.
By being well-prepared, you can ensure a productive consultation and begin building a comprehensive estate plan that meets your needs and protects your loved ones.
