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ESTIMATED FEE SCHEDULE*

PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING

PROBATE

Attorney fees for probate matters will vary by the complexity of the matter and type of probate administration needed. Attorney's fees for simple summary administration or admission of foreign will to record proceedings may approximate $1500 plus costs for most cases. For more complex probate matters, we follow the Florida statutory fee schedule for probate matters.

SIMPLE WILLS

(Outright dispositions)

Single individual: $425

Married couple: $675

COMPLEX WILLS

(Including tax savings trusts / contingent trusts for minors and disabled persons)

Single individual: $675+

Married couple:

Credit Shelter trust: $925+

Credit Shelter and QTIP trusts: $1,325+

Minor Beneficiary trust: $925+

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS

(Includes trust agreement, pour-over wills, and durable general powers of attorney [with pour-over provisions])

Single individual: $1,625+

Married couple:

Simple: $1,875+

Credit Shelter trust: $2,275+

Credit Shelter and QTIP trusts: $2,375+

Transfers of assets to trust – hourly

IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS (with spendthrift protection)

Complex Family Trust (with Crummey powers): $2,650+

Life Insurance Trust (with Crummey powers): $2,650+

DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY

General

- single individual: $125

- married couple: $235

Health Care

- single individual $125

- married couple $235

LIVING WILL/DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS

- Single individual: $125

- Married couple:  $235

DESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN

(Before need)

- Single individual: $125

- Married couple:  $235

PARTITION AND MARITAL AGREEMENTS
$675-1,125+

CHARITABLE GIVING

Charitable Remainder Trusts: $2,750+

Charitable Lead Trusts: $2,750+

ESTIMATED FEE SCHEDULE*

CORPORATE, BUSINESS

CORPORATE (Including non-profit corporations)

Incorporation (including "S corporation" election): $1,375+

Formation of a Professional Association: $1,375+

Formation of a Limited Liability Company: $1,375+

Conversion of an Entity: $2,250+

Amendment of Articles: $450+

Merger (including Plan of Merger): $2,650+

Dissolution and Liquidation: (including Plan of Liquidation): $1,785+

Corporate Resolutions: $250 per hour

PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES

General Partnerships/Joint Venture Agreement: $850-1,250+

Registered Limited Liability Provisions and Application: $350 extra

Limited Partnership Agreement and Certificate

(Including Family Limited Partnerships): $2,275-2,950+

BUSINESS AGREEMENTS

Buy/Sell, Compensation Agreements: $250 per hour

Contracts and Agreements: $250 per hour

Document Review: $250 per hour

* Note: Prices quoted above are only guidelines. Actual fees may vary depending on the complexity of the particular matter. All fees are based primarily on hourly rates and a limited amount of consultation. Time expended in addition to the norm anticipated in computing the quoted prices, out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., long distance telephone charges, fax charges, delivery charges, filing and recording fees, notary services, travel expenses, computerized research charges, special supplies, record books, extraordinary copying costs, postage) reasonably incurred in the performance of these services are in addition to quoted prices.

AARP members are entitled to a 20% discount on all legal services provided.