Questions before you ring

No. We can meet at your home, at a care facility or by video. The signing meeting needs witnesses and a notary, so we bring them to you if that's easier.

Yes, and often it helps. If the plan is your parent's, we'll also spend a few minutes alone with them, so we know the wishes are theirs.

Whatever you have: recent statements, the deed, insurance papers, any letters from the state or a facility. If you have none of it, come anyway and we'll make a list.

Documents are a flat fee, quoted in writing at the first meeting; the How it works page shows what each includes. Medicaid applications, guardianships and estates are quoted in writing before we begin.

Not always. If she understands what she is signing on the day, a power of attorney can still be signed. If she doesn't, we explain what the court process looks like.

We plan with an eye on taxes and work alongside your accountant. We don't prepare returns.

Many of our clients are adult children in another state. We work by phone, video and secure mail, and can arrange signing near you or with a local notary.

Signed originals go home with you or into a fireproof file at the office, as you choose. We give you a list of what is where.

No. We don't do divorce, injury or criminal cases. If your question belongs to another kind of lawyer, we'll say so and, where we can, suggest who to call.