DECLERCQ· PRACTICE / P-05 — ESTATE PLANNING 2,000+ MATTERS CLOSED $350M TRANSACTION VOLUME ADMITTED NJ · NY · PA
Practice — P-05

Estate planning.

Wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and succession.

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Fig. 01 — Spiral from above, gold
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The work.

What P-05 covers
EP-01

Wills

Clear, current, and properly executed.

EP-02

Powers of attorney & directives

Durable powers and healthcare directives, so the people you choose can act when it counts.

EP-03

Trusts & succession

Structures matched to the family and the assets.

EP-04

Administration

Administration handled completely.

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The process.

Five steps
01

The conversation

Family, assets, and intentions, before any drafting.

02

The design

The instruments chosen for the situation, explained in plain language.

03

The documents

Drafted with precision.

04

Execution

Signed, witnessed, and stored correctly.

05

Kept current

Reviewed when circumstances change.

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States — NJ, NY, PA
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Dedicated paralegal on every matter
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The fee.

Hourly · retainer · in writing
$395+ / HOUR
Hourly from $395, with a retainer to begin. Quoted in writing, first
  • Retainer paid at engagement, held in trust, applied against the work
  • Detailed monthly statements: you see where every hour went
  • Written fee agreement before any work begins
  • Replenished only if the matter requires it

Retainer amount quoted per matter; final rates confirmed in the written fee agreement after a brief consultation.

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Wills, directives, and succession.

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Emily K. Declercq
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Emily K. Declercq, JD·MBA
Admitted NJ · NY · PA · A dedicated paralegal on every matter