What it means to be a Personal Family Lawyer

In the following series of posts, I will explain in more detail what it means to be and to work with a Personal Family Lawyer and how it differs from the experienc of being or working with a traditional estate planning attorney. In this post, I will briefly describe some of the key differences:

In the beginning, I was a traditional attorney. I have always enjoyed my work, but was disappointed when my clients walked out the door because I knew I probably would not hear from then again. I wanted to form a more meaningful long term relationship with my clients, but didn’t know how. Now traditional is a thing of the past. Now individuals and families think of me as their trusted advisor for life.

Hourly billing is replaced by flat fees agreed to in advance so there are no surprises. We have a system for ensuring your assets are owned properly. We have a responsive team so your calls are answered in 24 hours or less. We have a method of capturing your intangible legacy for future generations. We have a Kids Protection Plan so minor children won’t be put into Protective Custody if something happens to you. We have a membership Program that provides substantial tangible benefits for you AND your family.

SOURCE FOR PORTION OF POST: Fellow Personal Family Lawyer Linda Sherfey