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Should I avoid probate? This is really a client specific question. We don't take the approach that everyone needs to avoid probate....

What is a will vs a trust? I think of the trust as a will substitute. A will says who gets what under what circumstances and who is in...

How long does estate planning take? The estate planning process at our office will usually take between six to eight weeks. However, if...

How much does an estate plan cost? So this can really differ from attorney to attorney, and it's definitely an area where you get what...

Should I DIY my estate plan? Why shouldn't you do the estate plan yourself? In doing this full time, after working with many, many...

What are the three biggest myths about estate planning? In the time that I've been practicing law, I have found three main myths to...

What if I move? Let's say you've done your estate plan. You have everything in place, everything signed and notarized, and then you move....

How much will a federal appeal cost? No generally, filing a federal appeal will not cost you anything. It didn't cost anything when you...

How will my attorney get paid? One great feature of this type of federal appeal is that there's nothing that you pay out of pocket for...

Can I also file a new application? Yes, while you're filing a federal action, you can file a new application. A new application will...

Filing Plaintiff’s Brief Hi, we're happy to be representing you in your federal appeal. Today, we filed plaintiff's brief. This is a...

Starting Your Federal Appeal Hi, we are so happy to be representing you in your federal appeal. Today, we took the first step. We filed...

Welcome to Our Office Hi, we're very happy that you selected our office to help you with your federal appeal. Our team is here for you...

Can I submit new evidence treatment? No, generally new evidence cannot be submitted as part of the federal appeal. The Federal appeal is...

Who will hear my case? Generally, there's more than one district court per state. The district court assigned to your case will depend on...

Do I have to appear before the federal judge? No, you will not have to appear in front of the federal judge. This is different than what...

What Happens After Filing a Reply Brief? Hi, today, we filed the reply brief in this document. We reaffirmed all the reasons why we think...

Victory in Disability Case! We did it! I am so thrilled to tell you that today we got notification that we won the case. The Federal...

Are trusts only for the rich? You've probably heard that trusts are only for people who are rich or for people who have achieved a...

What is probate? Probate is a court system. Every state has its own version. It's a set of rules that are followed for people who don't...