Kevin Purcell Law Blog

It might be inconceivable to some to go to an estate planning attorney's office and hear that a Last Will and Testament will be or would have been better for a client than a Trust.

Heresy? Well, not really. First, some client's don't feel the cost of a trust is justified versus a will. When the benefits of a trust are explained to them properly, these clients are in the minority, but they exist. One main reason that a will may be preferred is the up front costs of a will are... Read More

People hate lawyers. We all know that. Or do we? That is certainly the conventional wisdom, but how is the legal profession really doing? And how was your experience, if you've had one, or what are your concerns, if you feel you find yourself in getting involved in a legal matter?As a practicing attorney, I have no axe to grind. I would just like to hear from people all over this country willing to share their opinions and stories. No need to give names, but knowing the general part of the count... Read More