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Knowledge, Skill and Experience. This
means that you will
not have an attorney who is using your matter to learn how to practice
law.
Education
and Special Training in
Estate Planning. This
means that you will not have a "general practitioner" handling your
case. The law is has become very
complex, and to keep up with the changes in the law, we take continuing
legal
education classes which focus on the many aspects of estate planning.
Nicole
holds a J.D. from the George
Washington University
Law School, and has obtained advanced training in various aspects of
Estate
Planning. In addition, she holds a Ph.D.
in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Johns Hopkins University School
of
Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry with a
specialization in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia.
Affordable
Flat Fees. All of Nicole’s
estate planning
services are billed on a flat-fee basis so there are never any
surprises and
you know your fee up front. And, all flat-rate fees are put in
writing.
Client Communication. This means
that
your calls and emails
are returned promptly, and you will receive regular status reports on
your matter. In addition, you will not be charged for short phone calls or answering emails.
Guarantee. This means you can be
sure
that the legal work we
perform will be of the highest caliber. If you find anything that does
not meet
your needs or expectations, bring it to our attention, and we will
correct the
situation immediately. If we fail to live up to this guarantee, we will
return
some or all of the fee you paid depending on the circumstances of your
case. Many attorneys do not guarantee their services.
Customized Estate Plans. Nicole
drafts
customized estate
plans tailored to your needs and wishes instead of the
fill-in-the-blank
documents that produce poor estate plans and cause major problems for
your
family. Nicole provides all the legal
services in her office. She does not
depend on junior lawyers or paralegals to do the work you want done by
a
competent attorney.
Specialized guardianship plans
for
minors.
This means that you will have an attorney who has developed a special
plan to ensure
your children are protected if anything happens to you. Most attorneys
do not provide this. If you have minor children, ask about our
Child Protection Plan.
Regular Follow-up. Nicole views
the
signing of your estate
planning documents as the beginning of her relationship with you and
your
family. She regularly follows up with you so any life changing events
(e.g.,
birth of a child or buying a house) are incorporated into your estate
plan so
your estate plan will work for you during your lifetime and when it’s
needed
the most.
Other attorneys prepare the
estate
plan and send their
clients on their way and never see them or speak to them again. This causes major problems down the
road. Can you imagine paying for an estate plan that does not work for your family the way you intended?
Understanding and Communication.
The
key to Nicole’s
successful career has been the quality of her relationships with
clients. Effective communication helps clients understand their
problems and the legal solutions Nicole can provide. Nicole’s primary
focus is to listen to
clients and evaluate their individual needs so she can offer the most
effective, efficient solutions for protecting their assets.
Bar Association Memberships.
Nicole is
a member of the
American Bar Association (Estate Planning, Probate & Trust
Committee), the
Maryland State Bar Association (Section of Estate & Trust Law), and
the
District of Columbia Bar (Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section).
Referrals from Professional
Colleagues
and Clients. Most of
Nicole’s new clients come to her by referrals from clients Nicole has
served
and from professional colleagues, including respected lawyers,
accountants,
life insurance agents, trust officers and financial advisors.
Seminars and
Workshops. Nicole presents educational seminars
and workshops for churches, civic and professional groups, and private
groups throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area and throughout Maryland.
Free Telephone Consultation.
Nicole
invites your questions
about subjects in any of her practice areas. Also, if you need a lawyer in another area of law and you don’t know
whom to call, you’re invited to contact Nicole. She will gladly refer you to a competent lawyer who can help you.
Nicole gladly offers
a free Family Planning Session.
To
learn more about how we can help you, please feel free to explore this
website and our blog.
Use the "Contact Us" link above to send us any questions you may have
or to
make an appointment.
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