What do you say if a client asks you "Why do I need a trust?"
Here is a script [use CASE acronym]:
The benefits of a trust are:
1-Confidential-your will & property are not public record
2-Age control-you can give 1/3 to your child at 18, 1/2 the balance at 25 and the balance at 30. If you don't have a trust, the child gets it all at 18.
3-Save money-the cost of probate is about 5% of your estate. For about $2,000 you save 5% of the value of your estate because no probate is needed.
4-Estate taxes-if the client is married, there is an estate tax saving.
Tell the client "Trusts and estate planning are not my specialty, but I can have _______ our expert call you & answer your questions?"
Saturday, June 27, 2009
What to say to people
When you go to an event, please
DO THE FOLLOWING
1--Have 20 business cards within easy reach (eg shirt pocket or purse). Hand out business cards to the people at the table.
2--find out the names of the other people at the table and get their business cards.
3--Start a conversation by asking them about themselves:
a--How long have you lived in Las Vegas?
b--Where are you from?
c--Why did you move here (or what brought you to LV?)
d--What kind of work do you do?
4--wear a badge with your name and firm on it.
5--dress like you are going to a jury trial I.e.,
Men: wear a suit & tie
Women: wear jewelry and dress appropriately (this is hard to describe-- court, wedding, etc.)
DO NOT
Sit around very long with friends or co-workers and just talk to them!
AND--NEVER ask women if they are pregnant or "How long before delivery". Ask my friend, Al Marquis, "Why?" for more info on this issue.
DO THE FOLLOWING
1--Have 20 business cards within easy reach (eg shirt pocket or purse). Hand out business cards to the people at the table.
2--find out the names of the other people at the table and get their business cards.
3--Start a conversation by asking them about themselves:
a--How long have you lived in Las Vegas?
b--Where are you from?
c--Why did you move here (or what brought you to LV?)
d--What kind of work do you do?
4--wear a badge with your name and firm on it.
5--dress like you are going to a jury trial I.e.,
Men: wear a suit & tie
Women: wear jewelry and dress appropriately (this is hard to describe-- court, wedding, etc.)
DO NOT
Sit around very long with friends or co-workers and just talk to them!
AND--NEVER ask women if they are pregnant or "How long before delivery". Ask my friend, Al Marquis, "Why?" for more info on this issue.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)