E F F I C I E N C Y M E E T S S T R A T E G I C L E G A C Y P R O T E C T I O N
Estate Planning Start to Finish, Typically Within 2-3 Weeks.
No Lengthy Forms.
Work One-On-One with the Attorney.

E F F I C I E N C Y M E E T S S T R A T E G I C L E G A C Y P R O T E C T I O N
A California Estate Planning & Inheritance Rights Law Firm

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.
ESTATE PLANNING PACKAGES
No Hidden Fees

1
Basic Plan
protect your family from probate & conservatorship process
INCLUDES:
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Temporary Will at time of Wishes (optional)
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up to 1-Hour Wishes Appointment
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up to 1.5 Hour Review/Signing Appointment
AVOID PROBATE
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Living Trust
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Certification of Trust
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Assignment of Personal Property
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Pour-Over Will
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(1) Trust Transfer Deed of Primary Residence
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Notary Cost Included
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Recording Fee Included
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Original Documents and an electronic copy
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Binder
AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP
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Durable Power of Attorney
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Advance Health Care Directive
CLIENT-DRIVEN TRUST FUNDING
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No Attorney advice for transferring other assets to the trust
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No Attorney assistance for transferring other assets into the trust
NO AFTERLIFE TRUST ADMINISTRATION ADVICE FOR FAMILY
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Additional Advice/Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate
LIMITED ATTORNEY ACCESS
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Attorney access only during the drafting process related to the creation of the documents
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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:
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Temporary Will at the time of Wishes (optional)
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up to 1-Hour Wishes Appointment
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up to 1.5 Hour Review/Signing Appointment
AVOID PROBATE
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Living Trust
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Certification of Trust
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Assignment of Personal Property
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Pour-Over Will
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(1) Trust Transfer Deed of Primary Residence
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Notary Cost Included
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Recording Fee Included
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Original Documents and an electronic copy
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Binder
AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP
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Durable Power of Attorney
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Advance Health Care Directive
LIMITED TRUST FUNDING ASSISTANCE
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Attorney advice for transferring other assets to the trust
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Complimentary One (1) Scheduled Phone Call with the Attorney to Check-In/Review Funding 14 Days After Estate Plan Execution
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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
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Additional Advice/Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate
ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY ACCESS
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Attorney access during the drafting process related to the creation of the documents.
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Attorney access continues for two additional complimentary funding conversations (described above) within 30 days of execution of Estate Plan
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Additional Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate
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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:
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Temporary Will at the time of Wishes (optional)
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up to 1-Hour Wishes Appointment
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up to 1.5 Hour Review/Signing Appointment
AVOID PROBATE
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Living Trust
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Certification of Trust
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Assignment of Personal Property
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Pour-Over Will
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(1) Trust Transfer Deed of Primary Residence
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Notary Cost Included
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Recording Fee Included
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Original Documents and an electronic copy on a flash drive
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Binder
AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP
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Durable Power of Attorney
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Advance Health Care Directive
TRUST FUNDING ASSISTANCE +
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Complimentary 30-Minute In-Person Trust Funding Appointment - Pros/Cons of POD beneficiaries v Trust funding
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Complimentary 1-Hour In-Person Review of Trust/Trust funding in 90 days after Estate Plan execution
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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
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Trust Administration Roadmap (Post-Death Guide)
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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
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Attorney access during the drafting process related to the creation of the documents.
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Attorney access continues for two additional complimentary funding conversations (described above) within 90 days of executing your Estate Plan
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Attorney access continues for one "family" meeting within 60 days of executing your Estate Plan
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Additional Assistance charged at Attorney Hourly Rate
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Attorney-Client Relationship ends 90 Days after Estate Plan Execution
Individual (total)
$6,250.00
Married Couple (total)
$6,750.00
Additions to Plans

Additions to Plans
Special Needs Trust For
Disabled Beneficiary within Living Trust
starting at $950.00
Gun Trust in Living Trust
For California Gun Collectors
starting at $650.00
Pet Trust in Living Trust
starting at $350.00
Additional Residential or Commercial Properties Trust Transfer Deed
starting at $600.00 per property
Additional Inter-Spousal Deed
starting at $600.00 per property

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

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


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.

