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Estate Planning Malpractice - Don’t Throw It All Away
by Kristin Yokomoto, JD | Attorney & Counselor at Law - Balanced Legal Planning, A Professional Law Corporation
The threat of an estate planning legal malpractice claim is daunting and real. The results of just a single claim can be devastating, even if you prevail on it. Download this article to learn more about common estate planning malpractice pitfalls, potentially dangerous situations, and how to protect yourself, your law license, and your legal practice.
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