How it works
What happens after you call
The same five steps for a will, a trust or a Medicaid plan. Probate and guardianship follow the court’s calendar, and we’ll lay that out at the first meeting.
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Step 1: The first call
Ten minutes with our office staff: who the plan is for, and which office suits you. We book the consultation.
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Step 2: The free consultation
An hour with an attorney. Adult children are welcome; we’ll ask for a few minutes alone with the parent.
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Step 3: The fee, in writing
Within two days you get a letter with what we’ll draft and the fee. Nothing starts until you sign it.
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Step 4: The drafts
Two to three weeks later, drafts with a one-page summary on top. Call with questions, or come in.
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Step 5: The signing
About an hour, at either office, on a Saturday morning or at a parent’s home. We bring the witnesses and notary.
Bring a rough list
A rough list is fine. We’ll fill in the rest together.
Who’s in the family
Children, grandchildren, and anyone else you’d want to provide for.
What you own
The house, accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, land.
Who you’d trust
Names for executor, trustee and the people who’d hold powers of attorney.
Old papers
Any will, trust or power of attorney signed before.
Questions
Questions about the steps
What if Dad can’t come to the office?
We’ll go to him, at home, in the hospital or in a care home, anywhere in the Quad Cities.
Can we meet by video?
For the first meeting, yes. Most signings need to be in person with witnesses.
Do you charge by the hour?
For wills, trusts and Medicaid plans we quote a fee for the whole plan in the engagement letter. Probate and guardianship are quoted at the first meeting, by estimate.
Book the first hour
Free, at either office, weekdays or Saturday morning.