That's the focus of the Estate Planning practice of Greenwood attorney Robert K. Johnson. "In meeting the needs of my clients for wills and other planning documents, I realized that many do not complete this important task simply because of the mystery and inconvenience of the process," said Johnson, who has practiced in Greenwood since 1992. With the new year, Johnson's firm is introducing a new
way to obtain legal services. "We make it effective, efficient and economical for couples and individuals to make sure their important planning documents are in order," said the IU law school grad, who may be familiar to Daily Journal readers through his twice-weekly sports columns. The firm works with clients via phone calls and the internet and will even meet at a client's home to execute an estate planning package, including a will, living will, health care power of attorney, general power of attorney and family trust as needed. "We make the process simple by focusing on the planning tools that most consumers need and provide them in a way that is most convenient to them," Johnson said. "If a client wishes to meet around their kitchen table on Saturday morning, we'll be there." After an initial meeting, the firm works with clients over the internet to complete the drafting process and answer all questions. Then, Johnson meets with clients at a time and location most convenient to them to execute the estate plan. The package is available at a fee of $975 for a complete plan for both spouses. Credit cards are accepted. "As we enter a new year, many people resolve to get their affairs in order, to make sure that their wishes for their children and the disposition of assets are known," he said. "This process aims to make sure those resolutions are fulfilled. "It's a process that takes only a few hours, but is too frequently put on the back burner by busy families. Our clients typically feel relieved when they have taken these steps to make sure their futures are secured with essential estate planning documents."
