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Adding to the advice already given, you can also search the "practice areas" of local and state bar associations, then research the various firms. My personal preferences are firms with multiple and complementary practice areas.
One firm for which I worked and chose to have my sister's and father's estate planning documents prepared had multiple attorneys in the estate planning and elder law practice areas. Sometimes each had a complimentary specialty that the others didn't have, i.e., estate and trust taxation, probate litigation, etc. And there were also real estate and litigation attorneys.
Two advantages of complimentary practice areas are (1) if one attorney is unavailable, another in the same practice area can pitch in and help out; and (2) if/when an estate or trust goes to litigation, the elder law attorney can work with a litigation attorney to blend the experience of both.
You should also ask when calling firms to get information and discuss your interest whether or not they use paralegals, which will reduce your costs. Paralegals are still monitored by attorneys, so their work is reviewed and approved. (During my travels through the legal field, I once encountered a firm which allowed paralegals to sign pleadings, which was NOT approved by the State bar. This is the kind of firm to avoid.)
You can check out these hits from Findlaw, a legal service that used to (and may still) publish insightful and analytical opinions on various legal issues, and which has a good selection of attorneys.
Search on "findlaw, elder law attorneys, Research Triangle, NC," or try to get this search (sometimes unavailable b/c of the length of the URL):
"findlaw, elder law attorneys, Research Triangle, NC"
Two advantages of complimentary practice areas are (1) if one attorney is unavailable, another in the same practice area can pitch in and help out; and (2) if/when an estate or trust goes to litigation, the elder law attorney can work with a litigation attorney to blend the experience of both.
try googling "Certified Elder Law Attorney" There is an organization I believe and members have to meet certain qualifiers related to training and experience. CELA....and if you're lucky you will find one that works on a per form instead of per hour basis...
You can "Google" elder attorneys in your area(as they usually have a 5 star rating system attached), or if you're on Facebook, you can put out a request to see who your friends, and others have used. Good luck.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
One firm for which I worked and chose to have my sister's and father's estate planning documents prepared had multiple attorneys in the estate planning and elder law practice areas. Sometimes each had a complimentary specialty that the others didn't have, i.e., estate and trust taxation, probate litigation, etc. And there were also real estate and litigation attorneys.
Two advantages of complimentary practice areas are (1) if one attorney is unavailable, another in the same practice area can pitch in and help out; and (2) if/when an estate or trust goes to litigation, the elder law attorney can work with a litigation attorney to blend the experience of both.
You should also ask when calling firms to get information and discuss your interest whether or not they use paralegals, which will reduce your costs. Paralegals are still monitored by attorneys, so their work is reviewed and approved. (During my travels through the legal field, I once encountered a firm which allowed paralegals to sign pleadings, which was NOT approved by the State bar. This is the kind of firm to avoid.)
You can check out these hits from Findlaw, a legal service that used to (and may still) publish insightful and analytical opinions on various legal issues, and which has a good selection of attorneys.
Search on "findlaw, elder law attorneys, Research Triangle, NC," or try to get this search (sometimes unavailable b/c of the length of the URL):
"findlaw, elder law attorneys, Research Triangle, NC"
https://www.google.com/search?q=elder+law+attorney+near+me&ei=80HJYLafCIKP9PwPmM24kAI&oq=findlaw%2C+elder+law+attorneys%2C+Research+Triangle%2C+NC&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYATIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwA1AAWABg5Z8JaAFwAngAgAF3iAF3kgEDMC4xmAEAqgEHZ3dzLXdpesgBBMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz#spf=1623802507796
Two advantages of complimentary practice areas are (1) if one attorney is unavailable, another in the same practice area can pitch in and help out; and (2) if/when an estate or trust goes to litigation, the elder law attorney can work with a litigation attorney to blend the experience of both.