The Law Firm of Ross F. Tew, PC

Serves DeSoto, TX

35244

Hired 102 times

5 employees

12 years in business

$450/hour

4.8

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License

License Holder: Ross Tew
License Type: Attorney (TX)
License number: #24084659
License verified on 8/15/2016
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Ross Tew
Completed on 4/28/2021

Introduction

My practice is focused on probate and estate planning. I help individuals and couples who need to create wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, and trusts. I try to simplify the process and make it as quick and painless as possible. For most folks, a simple estate plan will protect their family and assets when the time comes. Some clients have more complex planning considerations, and I am able to help them with their trust and business planning needs as well. I also help families who need to probate a will or settle a loved one's estate. There are several approaches to probate, and which procedure you utilize depends on how long it has been since the person passed away, whether or not they left a will or trust, the size of the estate on hand, and the amount of debt owed. I walk my clients through their options and make sure they understand the costs and benefits before moving forward. We've helped hundreds of families over the last decade and we are honored to continue serving folks who need our help.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Non-taxable Estate Planning, Business Formation and Governance, and transactional Probate matters are generally handled on a fixed fee basis. The minimum fee for any fixed fee service will be $2,000 or more. More complex probate and estate planning matters, including independent and dependent estate administration, trust or business modifications and governance, and taxable estate planning are handled on an hourly basis with an initial deposit to cover our time and out of pocket expenses to initiate the case. The minimum initial deposit for services billed on an hourly basis is $3,500 or more.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Customers call my office, schedule an appointment, provide enough information for our staff to conduct a conflict check, and then meet with me to discuss their case. I do not offer free consultations, however, the consultation fee is considered part of the total fee whether we are working on fixed fee or hourly basis. It is important to me that clients are willing to put their money where their mouth is when making an appointment, and pay to reserve time on my calendar. I have several staff members who help me with client intake and the legal work folks hire us to perform, and a consultation fee keeps our calendar free of folks who just want free advice, who want to handle their case themselves, or who shop attorneys like you would shop for a product off the shelf. We want to work with people who need our help, who value our time, who understand that good service isn't cheap, and who recognize that paying for a service doesn't entitle the client to be rude, demanding, or unreasonable with the folks in our office. The intake questionnaires, conflict checks, consultation, and even the consultation fee are purposeful attempts to identify the clients who value our services, and who we can enthusiastically and zealously advocate for.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I graduated from law school, passed the bar, and I've been focused on probate and estate planning for more than a decade.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I enjoy problem solving. The more complex the problem the better. Law was a natural fit.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with families, individuals, and small businesses of all sorts.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Find an attorney you are comfortable talking to and do not hesitate to ask questions.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What is the best outcome to your case that you are hoping for? What is the worst outcome to your case that you willing to accept? What is it worth to you to resolve the issue you need help with? Do you have the means or have you made arrangements with friends or family to cover your legal fees? What would happen if you did nothing?