The following are our rates for our services effective May 25, 2018.
Free Consultation
Our initial consultation is always free. Come meet with us. Talk to us about how we can help, and when you like what you hear and see, hire us!
Representation Agreement and Retainer
Our attorney-client relationship does not start until: (1) we understand that we have no conflicts of interest, (2) we both sign a representation agreement, and (3) a retainer is paid.
A retainer is typically one-half of the estimated cost for completed legal service.
Hourly Rates
Preston S. Franzen, Esq.: $250.00 per hour
Paralegals: $100 per hour
Estimated Cost of Work
The following are simple estimates of work, and do not represent a quote, and do not include costs for specific estate planning work.
Single Person Estate Plan ($1,500): Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, Health Care Proxy, and HIPAA Release. Does not include any Trusts.
Married Couple Estate Plan ($2,000): Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and HIPAA Releases. Does not include any Trusts.
Single Person Estate Plan with Revocable Trust ($3,000): Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Release, and a Revocable Trust.
Married Couple Estate Plan with Revocable Trusts ($3,500): Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA Releases, and Revocable Trusts.
Single Person Estate Plan with Irrevocable Trust ($4,000): Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Release, and an Irrevocable Trust.
Married Couple Estate Plan with Irrevocable Trusts ($5,000): Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA Releases, and Irrevocable Trusts.
Deed: $500 (Title Exam and Recording separate)
Nominee Trust / Realty Trust: $500 (Recording separate)
Trustee Certificate: $500 (Recording Separate)
Schedule of Beneficiaries: $500
Direction of Beneficiaries: $500
LLC Formation: $2,000
Corporation Formation: $2,500