Need some help/advice with keywords re finding an att'y to handle a living trust

[HereSince1628]

So, I procrastinate and it's become that time

I think I want to create a living trust to minimize issues and costs at probate.

I'm not looking for legal advice, just terms that I should include in a search to find an att'y to handle end-of-life sorts of things...

I'm not sure if I should be looking at a person who does business type law or if 'family law' is the right place to look.

Is there a common label name for the practice of att'ys who do most of this sort of thing?

[mainstreetonce]

1. You could try

Elder Law

[HereSince1628]

3. Thanks, I didn't know there was such a thing...

[Hoppy]

2. Family Law, Elder Law

[HereSince1628]

4. Thanks

[elleng]

5. Wills and Estates.

Many 'general' practitioners can handle such.

P.S., if you have investments, you can do 'transfer upon death' provisions with the companies you invest with (I've done this,) and with your bank.

[HereSince1628]

9. Thanks.

[Uben]

6. Definitely look for an attorney that specializes in trusts

I just had to consult one and found when it comes to trusts, they can be complicated, and most lawyers really aren't that astute when it comes to trusts. You can probably get an initial consultation free or at a very low price to find out what you need to do.

[HereSince1628]

11. Thanks

[enlightenment]

7. A probate attorney probably also does trusts

Have you ever browsed NOLO.com? Practically every broad legal question I've ever asked myself was covered there.

http://www.nolo.com/

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/making-living-trust-yourself-29736.html

[Wilms]

8. I had very good luck with NOLO.

And by educating yourself you wind up getting more out of the interaction with the attorney. You've done your homework.

[HereSince1628]

10. I've not yet done enough homework...What is NOLO? n/t

[enlightenment]

14. The link in my post goes there.

They do push their "do it yourself" products, but not in your face - and they have consolidated a lot of very good general advice.
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[HereSince1628]

12. Thanks

[csziggy]

13. Check with your state bar association

Most have a lawyer referral service that help you select attorneys that have the needed specialties. What is nice that that generally the first "get to know each other" appointment is a minimal cost. For simple legal problems that can be enough to get the information needed to resolve the problem.

I'd look for "Wills, Trusts & Estates" - that is what the Florida Bar lists on their referral site : http://www.floridabar.org/names.nsf/MESearchDK?OpenForm#Certs
Go to Expanded Search, then click the + in front of "Certified in these areas of law:" to see all the specialties they list.

[Hoppy]

15. Your county Bar association can refer you to a couple of attorneys.

Interview one or two for trusts and one or two for elder law. CHECK BEFORE YOU ACCEPT AN APPOINTMENT THAT THERE IS NO FEE OR A SMALL FEE FOR THE CONSULTATION.

Choose, based on the interviews.