Wills and estates
Wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and probate when someone has died.
Wills, powers and probate
A will and a power of attorney are often done together. Probate depends on the estate, so it is an estimate in units with a monthly statement.
Matter and typical time
Fee
No charge
5 units, 30 minutes
$260
12 units, about 1 hour 12 minutes
$440
20 units, about 2 hours
$1,100 estimate
50 units, about 5 hours
Time in the fee Time we do not charge
Typical lawyer time for a straightforward matter, in six-minute units (sample). Example prices: fixed fees unless marked estimate. Your own estimate is in your engagement letter.
A will you can read
We write wills in plain English and go through them with you clause by clause before you sign. Two witnesses from the office sign with you.
- Guardians for children named in the will
- A power of attorney for money and property
- A health care directive for medical decisions
Start with a consultation
Thirty minutes with a lawyer, at the office or by video, at no charge. You leave knowing your options and what the next step would cost.