Before hiring any kind of lawyer for any personal or business matters, you’ll want to be sure to review my free report “5 Things to Know Before Hiring Your Personal or Business Lawyer”.  This report gets a little more specific, focusing in on what you need to know before hiring a lawyer to help you with wills, trusts, your estate and your business.  Be sure you’ve considered the answers to these 7 questions.

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Before hiring a personal or business lawyer to guide you, your family or your business, ask these 5 questions to ensure that you don’t end up paying a whole lot of money for services that are not what you need, expect or want. Hiring an attorney does not have to be a fearful experience. Instead, it can be the most empowered decision you ever make for yourself. (more…)

Southborough based attorney, Tracey Ingle, a Stow resident, was honored with the coveted “Personal Family Laywer” (PFL) designation in a ceremony held last week in Atlanta, Georgia.  The PFL designation is awarded to estate planning lawyers who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their communities by providing sound legal advice that helps individuals and families make the best decisions in their personal, business, legal and financial affairs throughout their lifetimes.

Members of the PFL network focus on the needs of growing families to ensure life-long enjoyment of prosperity and financial security, without the traditional hourly billing associated with working with an attorney.  They provide their clients with the guidance of a trusted advisor throughout, and at the end of life to guarantee all assets are secured for the future of their clients’ families.

Currently, less than 100 other lawyers in the country have received this designation.

“I’m thrilled to be included in this elite group of lawyers.  I love helping people, being their trusted advisor, and helping them make the best financial decisions for their family for a lifetime.  It has been my life’s ambition to be this type of lawyer and not just prepare form documents, but develop a real personal relationship with my clients.  I’m very fortunate and honored,” said Ingle.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had surgery two and half weeks ago - back surgery to be exact.  While the recovery is going well (thanks to those who have emailed and sent their wishes and prayers) it still takes patience.  I am the first to admit that I have no patience when it comes to being injured.  As I’m sure many of you can relate, it’s frustrating when the body doesn’t do what it’s supposed to.  I constantly remind myself that it’s about progress, not perfection.

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I am often asked about the many software products on the market and internet. These products include Suze Orman’s Will and Trust Kit, Quicken WillMaker, LegalZoom.com Parents often think that they can utilize these tools to get the legal protections they need to safeguard their children. Sadly, we never know what we don’t know until it’s too late.

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