Scott Law Firm charges flat fees for some services
and an hourly rate of $200 for others – explanation
In the table below, the fees listed are flat fees unless the hourly rate is specified.
ESTATE PLANNING
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Simple will (no trust) for 1 person
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$200
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Simple wills (no trust) for couple
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$300
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Will (with trust) for 1 person
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$300
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Wills (with trust) for couple
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$450
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Will with tax-saving features (typical range $400-$800)
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$200/hour
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Revocable trust (typical range $800-$1,600)
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$200/hour
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Health care directive (no charge if prepared with other documents)
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$75
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Durable power of attorney – simple
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$100
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Durable power of attorney – complex
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$200/hour
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Parental delegation power of attorney
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$75
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INCORPORATION
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No shareholder agreement
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$500
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With shareholder agreement
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$700
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Note: Incorporation fees assume accountant handles tax applications
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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (assumes accountant makes tax applications)
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$400
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PARTNERSHIPS
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$200/hour
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REAL ESTATE
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Warranty deed
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$100
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Deed of trust
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$125
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Promissory note
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$75
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Amortization Schedule
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$25
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Deed of Release
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$90
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Title report review
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$75
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Abstract review
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$200
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Contract
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$200/hour
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All other real estate services
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$200/hour
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ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
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Full probate estate – statutory fees
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Full probate estate – work not covered by statutory fees
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$200/hour
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Affidavit to Establish Title – small estate (typical range $400-$800)
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$200/hour
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Petition to Determine Heirship (required if more than one year since decedent’s death)
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$200/hour
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NAME CHANGE
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$250 (no hearing)
$350 (hearing required)
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EXPENSES – clients are responsible for expenses – read more
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COURT FEES
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