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Why do some lawyers charge flat fees for estate planning while others bill by the hour, and which option is better for a simple will?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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SEED QUERY
Why do some lawyers charge flat fees for estate planning while others bill by the hour, and which option is better for a simple will?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
estate planning flat fee vs hourly billing simple will attorney fee scope what included American Bar AssociationGoogle ↗
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Virginia simple will execution requirements witnesses self proving affidavit estate planning attorney feesGoogle ↗
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Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
estate planning flat fee vs hourly billing simple will attorney fee scope what included American Bar Association Google ↗
Virginia simple will execution requirements witnesses self proving affidavit estate planning attorney fees Google ↗

Queries

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estate planning flat fee vs hourly billing simple will attorney fee scope what included American Bar Association
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Virginia simple will execution requirements witnesses self proving affidavit estate planning attorney fees
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