Executor Attorney Decision Framework - Three Strategic Paths

Educational thumbnail illustrating the executor attorney decision framework with three distinct paths: DIY estate administration (green pathway, zero cost, suitable for simple estates under $500K), limited scope legal services (gold pathway, $3K-8K cost, hybrid approach for moderate complexity estates), and full attorney representation (red pathway, $8K-25K cost, required for complex estates with disputes or business interests). Visual emphasizes decision point facing executors and availability of middle-ground options beyond all-or-nothing choice.