If you live in Shelby County, Tennessee, and recognize the need but do not already have an attorney you can call for legal help, the LAWYER-1 PLAN? could be for you. The plan provides important basic legal services, review of your current situation to avoid legal problems, and easy access to a lawyer if and when you need help in the future.
Clients receive these important legal documents:
1. Last Will & Testament
Almost everyone should have some basic legal documents. A will is one of them. But a will that is not properly prepared and signed can be as bad as no will, maybe worse. Some forms and computer programs can fill the need if carefully followed, but it is too often true that legal problems do not show up until it is too late to correct them. A simple will prepared by a lawyer is seldom as expensive as trying to resolve disputes in the probate courts.
A will is a declaration of your desires concerning the distribution of your property upon your death. If you expect to own anything when you die, you should have a signed written will witnessed by two disinterested persons, who should also sign attesting that they witnessed your signature. Preparation of your last will and testament requires that you consider both your estate and your heirs, so that the disposition of your assets meets your particular situation. Your will should cover all of your property, present and future, and make complete dispositions of that property. Your will may also name the person(s) that you wish to be responsible for carrying out your plans, as well as nominating those who may be needed to look after the welfare of minor children or heirs under some disability.
If you fail to make a will, the law has made one for you. It divides your property among your nearest family members according to their relationship to you. Spouses and children are given first consideration; if there are none, parents and siblings are the next category of heirs. Each heir of equal kinship receives the same share. Only if no relatives can be found is property taken by the state.
2. Living Will
Giving instructions
to healthcare providers in the event of
debilitating disease or injury; and,
3. Durable Power Of Attorney
A power of attorney is a document that appoints another person (called “attorney-in-fact”) to act in place of and on behalf of the person (“principal”) signing the power. The authority given may be general or limited to a specific purpose and may also be limited in duration or locale, such as to authorize someone to care for your children while you are out of the country. You may appoint more than one attorney-in-fact, each having general or different powers and limitations. Powers of attorney cannot replace a will, as they are automatically revoked by the death of the principal, and cannot authorize the attorney-in-fact to do any act that the principal may not legally perform.
A power of attorney is “durable” when it states that you intend to authorize your attorney-in-fact to act on your behalf even in the event that you become incompetent or incapable of acting for yourself. If the power of attorney is durable, it may also authorize the attorney-in-fact to make health-care decisions on behalf of the principal, such as to disconnect life-support systems or stop intravenous feeding. These durable powers of attorney with health-care provisions are specifically provided for under Tennessee law and must comply with the requirements of the statutes in order to be valid.
If you already have any of these legal documents, each will be reviewed to be certain that it complies with Tennessee law and that it meets your current needs or wishes.
1: Legal Checkup
A legal check-up, reviewing your present positions to see where and how you can use the law to avoid common risks and problems.
2: Consultation Time
Up to one and one-half (1.5) hours of consultation time, in person, by telephone, or by mail/email, over the following year.
3: Representation
Representation on one traffic ticket in Shelby County or its municipalities each year, and
4. Discounted Rates
Discounted rates or fees for other needed services.
AND you will have a lawyer you can call for advice, one who knows you and has information about your legal affairs.
The fees for participation are modest. An initial fee of $300.00 is required on execution of an employment contract. Thereafter, the cost is $25.00 per month, which may be prepaid up to twelve months. A discount of $50.00 of the initial fee is given to spouses accepted at the same time.
The plan does not cover specialized legal matters. If such services become necessary, efforts will be made to secure an attorney qualified to assist you.
The plan does not extend to divorce or domestic issues with a current spouse.
In the event of a conflict involving another client or where ethically required, Mr. Shultz will be disqualified.
Submit your Application/Information Form by mail, online, or facsimile. An initial interview will be scheduled at a convenient time and a contract reflecting the program will be provided for review. No attorney/client relation will exist in the absence of a signed agreement.
THE LAWYER1 PLAN
