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Estate planning clients are happy at the signing and then disappear for years, so the ask has to happen while the experience is fresh. AI can send a short, kind request after the signing and track who replied. Check your state bar’s rules on testimonials and never offer anything in exchange for a review.
Talk through your practice with the person who builds it
A free 30-minute call. You leave knowing which part of your estate planning attorney to hand to AI first, what we would build, and roughly how long it takes.
Ask at the signing
The best moment is the day the documents are signed and the client feels relief. A short message that afternoon, with one link, works better than a request weeks later.
If a client says thank you out loud at the signing, that is your cue. A message sent within the hour feels like a continuation of the conversation, not a campaign.
Replying without revealing
Even confirming that a reviewer was a client can breach confidentiality. A safe reply thanks them generally and says nothing about their matter. AI can draft these. You approve each one.
For a critical review, move the conversation offline and keep the public reply brief.
Bar rules vary
Some states restrict how testimonials may be used in advertising. Check yours. This is a general note, not legal advice.
Picture this
Examples of what it can look like. Illustrations, not clients.
After a signing, a client gets a friendly text with a link, plus a reminder to leave out any private details.
A review praises the office for patience with her father. The reply thanks her warmly and mentions nothing about the matter.
A negative review arrives. A draft reply is ready for you, and you decide whether to post it.
The rules that apply, in their own words
“unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce, are hereby declared unlawful.”
“It is an unfair or deceptive act or practice and a violation of this part for a business to write, create, or sell a consumer review”
Sources
- 16 CFR Part 465 (FTC rule on reviews and testimonials): The ban on fake, bought or suppressed reviews.
- ABA Model Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information: The model ethics rule on protecting client information.
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework: The U.S. standards body’s framework for using AI responsibly.
- 15 U.S.C. § 45 (FTC Act, Section 5): The federal ban on unfair or deceptive business practices, ads included.
Talk through your practice with the person who builds it
A free 30-minute call. You leave knowing which part of your estate planning attorney to hand to AI first, what we would build, and roughly how long it takes.
Questions
Can I offer a gift card for reviews?
Many platforms and bar rules prohibit paying for reviews. Do not offer anything. Ask plainly.
Should reviews appear on my website?
Possibly, but check your state’s rules on testimonials and any required disclaimers first.
What if a family member wants to review us?
After an administration matter, a grieving relative may be glad to say thanks. Wait until the matter is well along, keep the request gentle and let them decline without pressure.
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