Q: Can I meet with an attorney before attending the initial, Truth About Estate Planning™ (TAEP™) workshop?
A: Generally, no. The reason for this is simple, but important: we want you to have the ground-level knowledge of what is available to you before you meet with an attorney to do your estate planning. Part of our process also involves our non-attorney team gathering information from you that would be pertinent to any appointment with one of the attorneys.
Q: Does my spouse need to attend the TAEP™ workshop with me?
A: Both spouses must attend the workshop before you can move forward with planning and meeting with an attorney. While we prefer that you attend together, if scheduling conflicts require you to attend on separate dates, that is possible. We also have accommodations for individuals with disabilities who cannot easily leave their home.
Q: How long is the TAEP™ workshop?
A:The workshop will run at least three hours. We do our best to keep it at three hours, but it might run over, depending on group questions, etc.
Q: How do I register for the TAEP™ workshop?
A: You may register by clicking here, or by calling our office at the number below.
Q: Where is your office located?
A: We are located at 919 West Main Street, in Salem, IL, 62881. Salem is at mile marker 116 on I-57. Our office is on the south side of Main Street (Highway 50). (See below for pictures of the office and a Google Maps clickable link.)
Q: Are your facilities handicap accessible?
A: Yes, both buildings are handicap/wheelchair accessible. Please notify us in advance of your appointment if you will require a handicap accessible entrance, so we can plan to have that entrance ready for you.
Q: How long does planning take?
A: Undergoing Estate Planning with the Estate Planning Center can take anywhere between four and twelve months. It is an extensive process, during which we go above and beyond the industry standard to ensure that your plan will do what you want it to do.
Q: How much does planning cost?
A: This question is covered extensively in the beginning of the process, in the TAEP™ workshop, and the two complimentary appointments that follow.
