12 Tough Questions to Ask a Lawyer Before You Write a Check

  1. What’s your opinion of the probate process?
  2. What percent of your income comes from probates?
  3. How many living trusts have you set up?
  4. Under what conditions do you recommend a living trust?
  5. If I have a living trust, do I need to name a bank as the trustee?
  6. How long will it take to set up my trust?
  7. How many times do I meet with you during the process of preparing my trust?
  8. What do you charge to set up my living trust and what does that fee include?
  9. Do you transfer my property into the trust?
  10. What do I need to bring with me to our first conference?
  11. If I have more questions after you set up my trust, may I call you?
  12. Can you send me information about wills, living trusts and probate?