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2560 Walden Ave, Suite 104, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Select a local Buffalo, New York firm for diligent Wills representation.
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327 Niagara St, Suite #1, Buffalo, NY 14201
Michael F. Barrett, Attorney at Law, serving clients in the Buffalo, New York area, a reputable legal practice for Wills issues.
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Hall Ricketts Gurbacki, P.C. helps clients in the Buffalo area handle cases involving Wills.
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3656 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
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3116 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304-1301
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4498 Main Street, Suite 11, Buffalo, NY 14226
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701 Seneca Street, Suite 609, Buffalo, NY 14210
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40 Waterfront Cir, Suite 305, Buffalo, NY 14202
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350 Main Street, Suite 1800, Buffalo, NY 14202
Lead Counsel independently verifies Wills attorneys in Buffalo and checks their standing with New York bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaA will is a legal document that allows a person to decide how property and assets will be distributed after death. If a will does not exist, the state’s probate court disburses the person’s belongings according to intestacy laws.
Although you can write a will without the benefit of legal counsel, the best course is to consult a Buffalo wills attorney. The attorney can draft your will to ensure it is legal, that your wishes are honored, and anticipate contingencies that could prevent the will from being challenged.
In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.
Prepare for your consultation by writing down notes of your understanding of the case, jot down questions and concerns for the attorney, and gather your documents. Remember that you are trying to get a sense of whether the attorney has your trust and can help you address your legal issues. Questions should include how the attorney intends to resolve your issue, how many years he/she has been practicing law and specifically practicing in your area, as well as how many cases similar to yours the attorney has handled. It can also be helpful to broach the subject of fees so that you understand the likely cost and structure of your representation by a specific attorney and/or legal team.
Bill by the hour: Many attorneys bill by the hour. How much an attorney bills you per hour will vary based on a number of factors. For instance, an attorney’s hourly fee may fluctuate based on whether that hour is spent representing you in court or doing research on your case. Attorneys in one practice area may bill you more than attorneys in a different practice area.
Contingent fee: Some lawyers will accept payment via contingent fee. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the total monetary recovery if you win your lawsuit. In sum, the lawyer only gets paid if you win. Contingent fee agreements are limited to specific practice areas in civil law.
Flat fee: For “routine” legal work where the attorney generally knows the amount of time and resources necessary to complete the task, he/she may be willing to bill you a flat fee for services performed.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.