justginger
Ideal_Rock
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My poor brother has his hands full with the process of probate. It is crystal clear that he will need a lawyer for estate matters, including the determination of what qualifies as joint assets, debts, etc -- and what to do about them all. He's completely lost and I'm determined to get a very good plan in place before leaving here.
How does one go about picking a lawyer? Obviously in this case we need a probate and estate lawyer, but it seems that all firms all claim they do EVERYTHING. Are there any specific questions I can ask to separate out one that is more specialized in this area? And how do you know you're getting a good one? I actually checked Yelp for reviews, lol - there aren't any (no surprise). I have no doubt that, like with any other profession, there are the good and the not-so-good - it is very important that I get him into a business relationship with a good one, as he is in such a sore place now, emotionally and financially.
Do you have any tips for questions to ask, or red flags to watch for, during an initial consult?
How does one go about picking a lawyer? Obviously in this case we need a probate and estate lawyer, but it seems that all firms all claim they do EVERYTHING. Are there any specific questions I can ask to separate out one that is more specialized in this area? And how do you know you're getting a good one? I actually checked Yelp for reviews, lol - there aren't any (no surprise). I have no doubt that, like with any other profession, there are the good and the not-so-good - it is very important that I get him into a business relationship with a good one, as he is in such a sore place now, emotionally and financially.
Do you have any tips for questions to ask, or red flags to watch for, during an initial consult?