Estate planning is a practice area that requires strong interpersonal skills, careful attention to detail, and intentional planning. Women who succeed in this industry often develop habits that set them apart as trusted advisors and thought leaders. Whether you are just starting in this practice area or are looking to elevate your practice, cultivating these habits can make a significant difference in your success and job satisfaction. Here are five habits of highly successful women in estate planning:

Written by Yvonne Eckert, JD

Regardless of how long you have been in practice, establishing a thoughtful pricing structure and regularly revisiting it are necessary evils. Although many estate planning attorneys struggle with developing a framework to evaluate pricing structures and implementing a regular schedule to review prices, once you have established your pricing, you can rest assured that it will continue to accurately reflect the value of your services and adequately compensate you for your hard work.

From a Florida case addressing homestead protection to the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act and Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) updates, we have recently seen significant developments in estate planning, elder and special needs law, and business law.