John H. Ruby Estate Planning Law Blog on Lawyers.com

John H. Ruby & Associates approaches your estate plan informed by the knowledge that not all estate plans are the same.  Our Louisville estate planning attorneys assess the unique details of your financial situation and work with you to maximize the benefit for the people whom you care about most.

Finding the right lawyer

Creating an estate plan involves serious personal decisions that will affect the people closest to you.  Given the consequence of your estate plan, you should take care to choose a Louisville estate planing lawyer who will know how to address your needs and treat you and your loved ones with respect.

When choosing an estate planning lawyer in Louisville you will want to consider several questions:

How much estate planning experience does the attorney possess?   This is one of the most important questions to consider. An experienced estate planning lawyer in Louisville [Link to: The Benefits of an Experienced Attorney] will have handled situations for many clients in Louisville and will therefore know what to expect from probate, including options for minimizing taxes.

Does the attorney have any knowledge in related fields, such as tax, business, or real estate law?   Estate planning touches on many aspects of your life.  A will or trust may contain instructions for how real estate, bank accounts, businesses, and other personal property will be distributed.  A lawyer who is skilled in areas such as tax law, real estate law, business law, and family law may be able to leverage this legal knowledge to better benefit your estate plan.

How do you get along with the attorney?   Estate planning involves sharing many details about your personal life with an attorney, such as your net worth, your choices for beneficiaries, and any possible family plans.  As you engage in the estate planning process with an attorney, you will want someone who listens to you attentively, cares about your situation, and promises to be available for your questions and concerns.

What are the costs of the services provided by the attorney?   Finally, you will want to consider cost.  Not all Louisville estate planning attorneys offer the same level of services at the same price.  At John H Ruby & Associates, we strive to provide superior services at a reasonable cost.