Another Reason to have the right living trust: The trust lawyer from out of town, Frank...

• He travels the state to market living trusts at high-pressure dinners and seminars.

• He works hard to sell lots of documents, but not to help you make the right choices.

• Have questions? Need changes? You’ll have to call his real office in Southern California.

• His prices sound fine, but it costs time and money when he makes mistakes.

• He’ll be long gone by the time your heirs learn what kind of plan you have.

Have you worked with this guy (or one of his friends)? Call me or visit www.wyattlegal.com. Your peace of mind is worth more than what a long-distance relationship can provide.

it a long time ago!

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