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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Probate or Elder Law Attorney

A local-first intake checklist for Bellingham families evaluating estate, probate, guardianship, or long-term care counsel.

Bring these questions to a consultation

  • How much of your work is estate planning, probate, or elder law?
  • What kinds of clients do you help most often?
  • Do you handle both planning and probate administration?
  • What documents or information should I gather first?
  • If my issue touches long-term care, incapacity, or guardianship, how do you usually approach it?
  • Who will be my day-to-day contact?