I am wondering which drafting software everyone uses or likes. For years I have used WealthCounsel and more recently ElderCounsel, but I find them too expensive. I also do a good number of Special Needs Trusts as part of my practice. Any advice on a more reasonably priced drafting software?

Are there any disadvantages of joining a C2H role purely on the basis of high CTC even though it is for a big client of the contractor company?

What is the process to take release from a project in Mphasis ?
Any help would be appreciated

How much are you contributing to your 401k?

Need info on SAP Job titles/levels at Microsoft, Out of Desperation during Covid I joined Deloitte as a Consultant (one level above an entry level Analyst) with 5 YOE. Microsoft is offering me a position of Software Engineer. I don’t want to make the same mistake as I did when I joined deloitte but the next level Software Engineer 2 requires 8 YOE so a little confused here on what job title matches my YOE and skillset

Hi there! Hoping to go to law school for immigration law next Fall. I’m interested in business immigration (really to pay off debt and get stable financially) but eventually want to help refugees and asylum seekers in some capacity years later. Is switching areas of focus like that easy to do? Has anyone ever experienced something like this?

I want to work for The Walt Disney Company corporate offices. Anywhere. I don't care where there's an office. I want to work for that company. I don't know how to drive in rain or snow, but if they have an office in places that snow, I WILL MAKE THE SACRIFICE 🤣

But I still have questions though 🤔 -

What is the culture like?
What are the work hours?
Does Disney pay for relocation for new hires like some of the FAANG companies do?

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My company is looking for a new CFO (my would be boss) and I may have an opportunity to interview him/her. What questions should I ask ?

Hi folks,

Can someone pls help with below..

I will be joining Mindtree in Jan,22 so will I be eligible for a hike for the year 2022 ?

And also what will be typical hike% in mindtree ?

Anyone in this group from Canada? How did you all manage to get medication if CBT didn’t work for you? I have tried everything but my family doctor says that she or psychologists aren’t allowed to give prescription and only psychiatrists can. I cant seem to find any directly or through referral 😣

For the one year of work experience requirement to get CPA license in CO, when did you qualify? Do they just do 1 year from DOH or do you need to have charged 1,800 hours of client work?

Slalom 🐠- if you are on the bench, or if you work in a non consulting position, are you required to be “butts in seats” M-F at the office location? Or is WFH optional?

Does LTI provide reimbursement for WFH setup ?

Hey Fishes,

Have anyone opted for extension in Wfh? How to apply for it? Did you get extension?

TIA

Anybody pursuing a side hustle while on the bench?

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.

Fishies—does anyone know of a way to convert a deposition transcript to remove all page:line numbers? I’d like to use text-to-speech to listen to transcripts but I can’t in the normal format.

Lateral interview advice: what were some of the reasons you said in your interview for wanting to move?

Fav trust drafting software and why?

Can others share where you were at by your 3rd/4th year in estate planning in terms of plans/complexity of cases you were overseeing? Is it normal to still have all your plans reviewed by a more senior attorney 3-4 years in?

Does everyone do trust accounting in-house? Or is this something you can contract out?

Any advice for a first year attorney in litigation considering switching to this area?

How much are you charging for trust administration? % or hourly?

What’s y’all’s favorite EP document generating software system? California systems a plus!

What type of binding do you prefer/use for original estate planning documents (Wills, Trust Agreements, and Powers of Attorney)? I have seen everything from a staple (with and without a blue back), 3-prong folders, and just a binder clip.

4th year Trust & Estate attorney at boutique firm in LA serving ultra high net worth clients. Trying to determine whether my compensation is fair. Any others in similar positions willing to share their salary/bonus information? Thanks!

How do you get a credit report for a deceased person, without being the executor?

Any tips for best places to search for estate planning jobs? LinkedIn, other places? I’ll likely need to leave my current associate EP attorney position at a small firm in CA to move to WA (Seattle area) due to my spouse’s new dream job. Nervous about the transition to new state’s law, plus the job search. Wondering if I should broaden my search to other areas of law. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Any attorneys in the Bay Area practicing just in estate planning (not litigation), can you give your take on whether you would get enough business to do only planning? I'm currently doing family law and I want to start moving away from litigation. For family law there really isn't a non litigation role that produces enough business (i.e. mediation). I do okay, but definitely have to take on more litigation than I prefer. I was thinking estate planning might be a good addition to the mix.

What creative ways are you drafting for clients with net assets well over the lifetime exemption?

For estate planning attorneys at big firms, how much do you generally bill per month? Do you usually get your bonus, or if not, are you very far off?

Hello All,

I am interested in Estate Planning but have no experience. How do I break into this practice?
Located in NYC

How do I get a credit report for a deceased person?

Is anyone else getting absolutely slammed with work this month?

Best practices for funding a home into RLT if there is an existing mortgage? What type of deed? Title insurance considerations? Thanks

What are the in house exit opportunities?