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PROBATE FEES

Probate fees are based on the gross value of the decedent's estate as described in California Probate Code section 10810 which states:

4% of the first $100,000;

3% of the next $100,000;

2% of the next $800,000;

1% of the next $9,000,000; and

0.5% of the next $15,000,000.

A reasonable amount is determined by the court for amounts above $25,000,000.

Extraordinary Fees may apply.

The client will be responsible for costs such as court costs, court fees, and publication fees where applicable. 

An initial retainer of $2,500.00 to cover these fees will be required.

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1730 W. Cameron Ave

Suite 200

West Covina, CA 91790

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ESTATE PLANNING PACKAGES
No Hidden Fees

Marble Steps

1

Basic Plan
protect your family from probate & conservatorship process

INCLUDES:

  • Temporary Will at time of Wishes (optional)

  • up to 1-Hour Wishes Appointment

  • up to 1.5 Hour Review/Signing Appointment

AVOID PROBATE

  • Living Trust

  • Certification of Trust

  • Assignment of Personal Property

  • Pour-Over Will

  • (1) Trust Transfer Deed of Primary Residence

  • Notary Cost Included

  • Recording Fee Included

  • Original Documents and an electronic copy

  • Binder

AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP​

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • Advance Health Care Directive

CLIENT-DRIVEN TRUST FUNDING

  • No Attorney advice for transferring other assets to the trust

  • No Attorney assistance for transferring other assets into the trust

NO AFTERLIFE TRUST ADMINISTRATION ADVICE FOR FAMILY

  • Additional Advice/Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate

LIMITED ATTORNEY ACCESS

  • ​Attorney access only during the drafting process related to the creation of the documents

  • Attorney-Client Relationship ends at execution of the Estate Plan

Individual (total)

$3,450.00

Married Couple (total)

$3,950.00

2

Premium Plan
protect your family from probate & conservatorship process + funding assistance

INCLUDES:

  • Temporary Will at the time of Wishes (optional)

  • up to 1-Hour Wishes Appointment

  • up to 1.5 Hour Review/Signing Appointment

AVOID PROBATE

  • Living Trust

  • Certification of Trust

  • Assignment of Personal Property

  • Pour-Over Will

  • (1) Trust Transfer Deed of Primary Residence

  • Notary Cost Included

  • Recording Fee Included

  • Original Documents and an electronic copy

  • Binder

AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP​

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • Advance Health Care Directive 

LIMITED TRUST FUNDING ASSISTANCE​

  • Attorney advice for transferring other assets to the trust

  • Complimentary One (1) Scheduled Phone Call with the Attorney to Check-In/Review Funding 14 Days After Estate Plan Execution

  • Complimentary One (1) 30-minute Meeting with Attorney as Final Review of Funding Completion 30 Days After Estate Plan Execution

NO AFTERLIFE TRUST ADMINISTRATION ADVICE FOR FAMILY

  • Additional Advice/Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate

ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY ACCESS

  • Attorney access during the drafting process related to the creation of the documents.

  • ​Attorney access continues for two additional complimentary funding conversations (described above) within 30 days of execution of Estate Plan

  • Additional Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate

  • Attorney-Client Relationship ends 30 Days after Estate Plan Execution

Individual (total)

$4,050.00

Married Couple (total)

$4,550.00

3

Comprehensive Legacy & Asset Protection Planning Package
protect your family from probate & conservatorship process + funding assistance + family guidance

INCLUDES:

  • Temporary Will at the time of Wishes (optional)

  • up to 1-Hour Wishes Appointment

  • up to 1.5 Hour Review/Signing Appointment

AVOID PROBATE​

  • Living Trust

  • Certification of Trust

  • Assignment of Personal Property

  • Pour-Over Will

  • (1) Trust Transfer Deed of Primary Residence

  • Notary Cost Included

  • Recording Fee Included

  • Original Documents and an electronic copy on a flash drive

  • Binder

AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • Advance Health Care Directive 

TRUST FUNDING ASSISTANCE +

  • Complimentary 30-Minute In-Person Trust Funding Appointment - Pros/Cons of POD beneficiaries v Trust funding

  • Complimentary 1-Hour In-Person Review of Trust/Trust funding in 90 days after Estate Plan execution 

  • Up to 2 Additional Trust Transfer Deeds for Rental Properties at the time of execution of Trust document 

AFTERLIFE TRUST ADMIN\ISTRATION ADVICE FOR FAMILY

  • Trust Administration Roadmap (Post-Death Guide)

  • Complimentary one (up to 1 hour) Family Wealth Meeting, a guided family meeting where the attorney walks through the roles (trustee, executor, etc.) to reduce future conflict and confusion WITHIN 60 DAYS of executing your Estate Plan

PREMIER ATTORNEY ACCESS

  • Attorney access during the drafting process related to the creation of the documents.

  • ​Attorney access continues for two additional complimentary funding conversations (described above) within 90 days of executing your Estate Plan

  • Attorney access continues for one "family" meeting within 60 days of executing your Estate Plan

  • Additional Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate

  • Attorney-Client Relationship ends 90 Days after Estate Plan Execution

Individual (total)

$6,250.00

Married Couple (total)

$6,750.00

Estate Planning Packages

PROTECT YOUR LEGACY

Additions to Plans

Marble Steps

Additions to Plans

Special Needs Trust For

Disabled Beneficiary within Living Trust

starting at $950.00

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Gun Trust in Living Trust

For California Gun Collectors

starting at $650.00

 

Pet Trust in Living Trust

starting at $350.00

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Additional Residential or Commercial Properties Trust Transfer Deed

starting at $600.00 per property

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Additional Inter-Spousal Deed

starting at $600.00 per property

Estate Planning Packages
Writing

How much are Amendments/Changes
to an existing Estate Plan?

New Power of Attorney or Advance Health Care Directive:   $150.00 each

New Last Will and Testament:   $175.00

Amendment/Restatement to Trust:   Starting at $1250.00

Amendment
Suburb Houses

Own Additional California Properties?
Need to Remove Someone from title?

Each additional deed will cost the following:

$500.00

Additional Cost:

Notary Fee: $15 Per Signature

Recording Fee: $108.00

TRUST ADMINISTRATION

Trust Transfer/ Grant Deed 

$500.00

Additional Cost:

Notary Fee: $15 Per Signature

County Recording Fee: $108.00

Affidavit of Death of Trustee

$500.00

Additional Cost:

Notary Fee: $15 Per Signature

County Recording Fee: $108.00

Certification of Trust

Attorney Fee: $400.00

Notary Fee: $15 Per Signature

Proposition 13/Proposition 19 Assessor Documents

Attorney Fee: $175.00

Disclaimer of Interest/Waiving Inheritance

Attorney Fee: $750.00

Settlement Agreement

Attorney Fee: Starting at $3,500.00

Advising Trustee/Beneficiary

Attorney Fee: $500.00 per hour

Keeping accounts
Law

OTHER SERVICES:

HEGGSTAD PETITION:     

                      Attorney Fee: $500/hour

SPOUSAL PROPERTY PETITION (Uncontested)                       

                        Attorney Fee: $6,500 (+$2,500 for each additional property)                                        Court Cost: approximately $550.00                     

                        Recording Fee: $140.00 per property

CONSERVATORSHIP - PROBATE OR LIMITED

Conservatorship of Person (Uncontested)                       

                        Attorney Fee: $6,500                                       

                        Court Cost, Filing Fees, and Mailing are additional.                     

Conservatorship of Estate (Uncontested)                       

                        Attorney Fee: $8,500     

                        Court Cost, Filing Fees, and Mailing are additional.

Conservatorship of Person & Estate (Uncontested)

                        Attorney Fee: $10,500     

                        Court Cost, Filing Fees, and Mailing are additional.

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PROTECTING                    LEGACIES

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

Consultation Fees:

  • $75 for 30-Minute Consultation

  • $250 for Document Review &       60-Minute Consultation

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday    9:00AM - 6:30PM

Saturday                Limited Availability 

Sunday                   Closed

The information posted to this site does not constitute legal advice or the formation of an Attorney-Client relationship.

PLEASE BE AWARE, IF YOU ARE TEN OR MORE MINUTES LATE TO YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT OR IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT YOUR SCHEDULED TIME, YOUR APPOINTMENT SHALL BE CANCELED AND ANY RESCHEDULED APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO A NON-REFUNDABLE UPFRONT $175.00 FEE AT THE TIME OF RESCHEDULING

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