What happens to my estate planning file if my attorney leaves? | NC

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Q: What happens to my estate planning file and documents when my attorney leaves a law firm? A: In most cases, the estate planning file stays with the law firm that represented you, even if the attorney who drafted your plan leaves. The good news is—you usually get to choose whether you want to keep working with the firm, move your matter to the departing attorney, or hire a different attorney.…