Why Work With Us: The Right Estate Planning Lawyer for Your Family
Understanding the Difference Before Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer
Many estate planning attorneys take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to their clients. While this method allows them to work with as many people as possible in a short amount of time, it often results in an impersonal experience. Worse yet, this approach can lead to unintended consequences for your family down the road.
Consequences of Not Listening: Why Personalization Matters
When estate planning lawyers don’t take the time to understand your family’s unique circumstances, your Will and Trust documents may fail to reflect your true wishes. Without proper review or updates, your estate plan can become outdated, leaving your family in a vulnerable position when they need it the most.
While a standard set of estate planning documents may seem like a cost-effective solution initially, it often becomes much more expensive in the long run. Without a thorough plan, your family could face unnecessary court processes during an already difficult time of grief.
We Listen and Understand Your Needs
At Marsala Law Firm, we prioritize understanding your family’s needs and crafting a comprehensive estate plan that will work when you need it most. If you're simply looking for a set of legal documents, online resources or traditional estate planning lawyers might be sufficient. But if you want peace of mind knowing your estate plan will keep your loved ones out of court, avoid conflicts, and protect your assets from unnecessary taxes, we might be the right fit for you.
What Sets Us Apart from Other Estate Planning Lawyers?
- Fixed Fees, No Surprises: All of our fees are agreed upon upfront, ensuring transparency and no hidden costs. During our initial meeting, you’ll select the level of planning and fee that best fits your family’s needs.
- We Keep Your Plan Updated: We don’t just create legal documents for you and send you on your way. We ensure your assets are properly titled, your children’s well-being is planned for, and that everyone named in your plan knows what to do if something happens to you. Plus, we help ensure your assets avoid becoming part of the $58 billion of unclaimed assets in the U.S.
- Comprehensive Review and Ongoing Support: Through our FamilyCares Membership program, we review your estate plan at least every three years. Life changes, and so should your estate plan. We provide continuous support to make sure your plan evolves with your family, assets, and the law.
- Simplified Process: Our team is here to answer any questions you have, making the planning process as easy and painless as possible. We guide you in titling your assets correctly, both now and throughout your lifetime.
- Financial Planning Guidance: Beyond legal documents, we help you make sound financial decisions, like buying insurance, saving for college, and planning for retirement, ensuring that you never overspend or fall prey to dishonest sales tactics.
- Personalized Estate Planning for Families: As trained Personal Family Lawyers®, we specialize in ensuring your estate plan addresses the needs of your minor children, ensuring they are raised by the right people. For adult children, we help integrate them into your plan thoughtfully and with care.
- Legacy Planning: Estate planning isn’t just about money—it’s about passing down your personal wealth, including your values, memories, and life experiences. We help you create a plan that preserves your intellectual, spiritual, and human assets, transferring not only financial wealth but also your legacy to future generations.
The Right Estate Planning Lawyer for Your Family
Before hiring an estate planning lawyer, ask the right questions. Make sure your estate plan is designed to protect your family’s future and will work when you need it most. Don’t let a set of legal documents give you false security. With the right plan, your family will be better protected from unnecessary court processes, legal fees, and potential family disputes.