Getting Started & General Questions

• Can I just create an estate plan myself? Why should I use a professional estate planning attorney instead of DIY tools?
• How much does it cost to set up a will or trust?
• Will a trust protect my privacy?
• Can I sell assets that are in my revocable living trust?
• What’s the difference between a will and a trust, and how do I know which one I need?
• Is a trust necessary if I don’t have a lot of assets or if I’m single?
• How do I fund a trust?
• Isn’t a trust only for people with millions of dollars?
• What happens if your firm closes/goes out of business?
• How long does it take to complete the estate planning process?
• Can I get a will or trust made online?
• Your firm has copies of all my documents, right?
• I just moved here and have a will/trust from another state—what should I do?
• I live in Tennessee but not near Franklin—can you still help me?
• Why does my home get deeded to my trust?
• Can I make changes to my trust? (& how)
• Can I just handwrite changes or cross things out on my estate documents?