The Estate Planning Team at Hsiao Law – La Jolla, CA Estate Planning Law Firm
At Hsiao Law, we work closely with other professional advisors, including Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioners, investment advisors, financial consultants, insurance professionals, Certified Public Accountants, and tax advisors as part of the estate planning team. We believe the team approach provides our mutual clients with the most comprehensive, realistic and effective estate plan.
Our Approach
Our approach is to provide our clients with a short form questionnaire and welcome kit. We ask our clients to fill out this questionnaire and send it to us prior to the first consultation. This not only facilitates a more productive first meeting, but helps our clients focus on the issues and decisions they must make in order to develop the most effective plan to meet their goals.
At the initial consultation, we provide the client with our general recommendations and a fee quote for the services we will be providing. They will be provided with a retainer agreement which they may sign at the meeting, or take with them for review and signature.
During the implementation phase, there is ongoing communication with the client, which may involve obtaining additional documentation, clarifying goals and information, and discussing options and tradeoffs. We use all appropriate avenues of communication: phone, email, and in-person meetings. We firmly believe that ongoing communication is an essential element of developing an effective plan, and building a life-long relationship with our clients.
We also believe that no client should sign any document without a comprehensive understanding of its content and the ramifications thereof. To that end, we dedicate a significant amount of time to the signing of documents. It allows us to explain each section of the plan, and answer any questions that have come up in the process.
Once documents are signed, we work directly with our clients, or with you, or both, to ensure funding. We also keep our clients informed on a regular basis through our seminar programs and our annual client appreciation reception. Through these regular touch points we keep clients informed about changes in the law that might affect them, and remind them to monitor their plans with regard to major life events.
Your Approach
Every professional organization has different processes, and different methods for interacting with clients. We are happy to work within your processes, or blend our respective methodologies. Our primary goal is to serve the needs of clients and we welcome the opportunity to serve them within the team environment.
Marketing Resources:
- Client Education
Please visit our Blog for an online library of articles on issues related to estate planning. We have posted a number of articles suitable for use as client education. - Joint Marketing
We are happy to work with you to speak to your clients or prospects on estate planning issues, including basic estate planning, charitable giving strategies, generation-skipping and other advanced topics, business succession, or asset protection. Please call the office if you would like to plan a workshop or a “Client Appreciation Event.” - Monthly Estate Planning E-Newsletter
Each month we produce an electronic newsletter, on estate planning issues, for professional advisors like yourself. You may subscribe online and we will add you to our monthly e-mail list.
Benefits of Working With Our Firm
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Personalized Legal Guidance: Clients receive tailored legal advice that aligns with their unique family dynamics, financial situations, and future goals.
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Peace of Mind: Knowing that all legal documents are prepared correctly and reflect their wishes provides immense mental relief.
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Simplification of Complex Processes: The firm helps demystify the legal jargon and complexities of estate planning, making the process straightforward and accessible.
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Future Security: Clients ensure that their family’s future is secure, with measures in place for asset protection, guardianship for minors, and directives for healthcare.
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Conflict Reduction: By clearly outlining their wishes, clients minimize the potential for family disputes over assets and responsibilities after their passing.
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