As Joe Burton’s financial advisor, you’ve encouraged Joe to…

As Joe Burton’s financial advisor, you’ve encouraged Joe to see a lawyer to finalize his will and to resolve a legal dispute that has arisen over an easement on a lot that Joe owns. Joe tells you that he has a legal services plan at work that provides up to $1,000 in legal service fees per year. Because Joe is friends with the company accountant, he knows that his employer has a “pay-as-you-go” plan. Joe asks you about the tax consequences of using the legal services plan. You tell Joe