Legal Fees

Scott Law Firm charges flat fees for some services and an hourly rate of $200 for others. Read more.

In the table below, the fees listed are flat fees unless the hourly rate is specified.

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

 

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