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Feb 8, 2007 4:58 pm

Hi I'm looking for a way to offer estate plan preparation (wills, trusts) to my clients and be able to share the fee with the estate planner.

I'm an independent with a b/d. I'm in Florida - anyone know how to arrange this and if doing this is even allowed.  I'm wondering if i can charge a Financial Planning fee to client for estate planning then have the attorney prep the docs and invoice me for the work.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Feb 12, 2007 4:29 pm

You need to check with your B/D on their rules about doing financial planning without the proper licenses.  Ditto, on doing fee arrangements with other professionals like the attorney or cpa.

Feb 12, 2007 9:25 pm

[quote=babbling looney]You need to check with your B/D on their rules
about doing financial planning without the proper licenses. 
Ditto, on doing fee arrangements with other professionals like the
attorney or cpa.[/quote]



No CPA/attorney worth associating with will accept kickbacks from you.

Feb 12, 2007 9:43 pm

 Preluder, you should have no problem getting fees for trusts and wills...

as soon as you pass the Florida Bar.

Apr 15, 2008 11:56 pm

I offer estate planning and only work the LIFE INSURANCE AND INVESTMENTS side. I let the legal to client attorney or send him one. I don’t charge a fee. I make commissions and investment management fees. 

Apr 16, 2008 2:37 am

In my state the bar prohibits attorney’s from sharing these fees.