Virtual Estate Planning Attorney - Illinois & Missouri
We appreciate your consideration of The Edwards' Law Offices for your estate planning needs. Below is our current fee schedule. We would be happy to discuss these fees with you in more detail.
Consultation.
Initial Consultation: "FREE"
Simple Will Package:
For counseling and preparation of a simple Last Will and Testament without significant estate tax planning (outright distributions to beneficiaries / no minor beneficiaries named):
■ Simple will (does not avoid probate)
■ General durable (financial) powers of attorney
■ Healthcare directive (medical power of attorney, living will provision)
■ HIPAA release
■ Final disposition instruction
■ Deed to the primary residence (if necessary)
■ Supporting documentation
$1595.00 (Individuals)* - $2495.00 (Married Couples)*
Revocable Trust Package:
For counseling and preparation of a Revocable Trust to avoid assets being subjected to Probate Administration without significant Estate Tax Planning;
■ Simple Revocable Trust
■ Certificate of Trust
■ Simple Will (Pour-over)
■ Personal Property Distribution Form
■ Assignment of Personal Property
■ General Durable (Financial) Powers of Attorney
■ Healthcare Directive (Medical Power of Attorney/Living Will)
■ Final Disposition Instruction
■ HIPAA Release
■ Instructions for Retitling Assets
■ Deed to the primary residence (if necessary)
■ Supporting documentation
■ No significant tax planning
$2895.00 (Individuals)* - $3995.00 (Joint/Married Couples)*
Power of Attorney Package:
For counseling and preparation of a Durable Power of Attorney package, including:
■ General Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
■ Healthcare Directive (Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will Provision)
■ HIPAA Release
■ Burial Instructions (upon request)
$750.00* (Individuals) — $950.00* (Married Couples)*
For counseling and preparation of a
Simple Last Will & Testament:
$950.00 (Individuals)* - $1200.00 (Married Couples)*
Durable Power of Attorney (Financial or Healthcare):
$450.00 (Individuals*)
Trust Restatement
For counseling and preparation - all new trust language - ideally suited to address significant legal updates or changes.
$2495.00 (New Client) * - $1495.00 (Former Client)*
Stand-alone Deed (Basic Warranty, Quit-claim or Beneficiary)-No Estate plan: $500.00 *
Additional deed with an estate plan ( will or trust package): $250.00*
For counseling and preparation of a 3rd Party SNT - When added to a "will" or "living trust" package: $2295.00 *
$250.00 per hour
* The ultimate fee depends on the complexity of the documents being prepared.
*The Fees do not include out-of-pocket costs ( e.g., notary service, recording costs, postage, courier services, etc.).
* The fee does not include "funding. " We reserve the right to modify our fees without notice.
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