How to Find a Will Attorney

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Contact your bar association.. Ask friends or family.. Ask another lawyer.

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Contact your bar association.

Step 1

Contact your bar association.

2

Ask friends or family.

Step 2

Ask friends or family.

3

Ask another lawyer.

Step 3

Ask another lawyer.

4

Use an online directory.

Step 4

Use an online directory.

5

Research the lawyer.

Step 5

Research the lawyer.

6

Check the lawyer's disciplinary history.

Step 6

Check the lawyer's disciplinary history.

7

Call the lawyers.

Step 7

Call the lawyers.

8

Gather requested documents.

Step 8

Gather requested documents.

9

Prepare questions about the lawyer's experience.

Step 9

Prepare questions about the lawyer's experience.

10

Ask about the scope of the lawyer's services.

Step 10

Ask about the scope of the lawyer's services.

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Check if the lawyer drafts living wills.

Step 11

Check if the lawyer drafts living wills.

12

Ask about fees.

Step 12

Ask about fees.

13

Ask about communication styles.

Step 13

Ask about communication styles.

14

Pay attention to how the staff treats you.

Step 14

Pay attention to how the staff treats you.

15

Read online attorney reviews.

Step 15

Read online attorney reviews.

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Pick a lawyer.

Step 16

Pick a lawyer.

17

Call the lawyer.

Step 17

Call the lawyer.

18

Read your engagement letter.

Step 18

Read your engagement letter.

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