In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last; then the added hours, the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon.

                      Horace

Fee Schedule

Standard Estate Plan:
Includes drafting and execution of a Will; Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Child Care and Financial; Health Care Directive; and an optional Revocable Children’s Trust for each client.  Also includes assistance with the titling of property and accounts and designation of beneficiaries.

Couple with Minor Children  $1400
Couple without Minor Children  $1200
Individual with Minor Children  $1100
Individual without Minor Children  $800

Standard Estate Plan with Credit Shelter Trust:

Couple with Minor Children  $1800
Couple without Minor Children  $1500

Additional Trusts, including Living Trust or Special Needs Trust:

Each Additional Trust added to Estate Plan $300
Stand Alone Trust $750

Disability Plan:
Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Child Care and Financial and Health Care Directive.

Couple  $600
Individual  $400

Probate, Guardianship, Trust Administration, and Step-Parent Adoption:

Attorney time  $220/hour
Paralegal time  $120/hour

Collaborative Probate and Trust Litigation:
Representing beneficiaries or heirs contesting the administration of a probate or trust in cases where all sides have agreed to resolve their issues without resorting to litigation.  Parties agree to a cooling off period prior to resorting to litigation if the process fails. In such cases Phinney Estate Law can represent one party in negotiation and/or mediation of your agreement, memorializing your agreement, and processing the paperwork required to get it approved by the court. Phinney Estate Law reserves the right to withdraw as counsel if the client opts to resort to litigation.

Attorney time  $200/hour
Paralegal time  $100 /hour

Prenuptial, Co-Habitation, and Relationship Agreements 
                                                                                                                                    Draft Agreement  $800
                                         Review Proposed Agreement, Consultation and Negotiation Assistance  $200/hour

Uncontested Divorce and Separation:
Uncontested matters are those matters where a couple is able to come to an agreement about the division of their property and custody of any children either independently or with the assistance of a mediator.  In such cases Phinney Estate Law can represent one party in memorializing your agreement and completing the paperwork required to get it approved by the court.  We can also accompany you to court for the necessary hearing.

Divorce with Children, including Court Appearance  $2400
Divorce without Children, including Court Appearance  $1500

Collaborative Divorce and Separation:
Collaborative divorces and separation are those matters where a couple agrees to work toward coming to an agreement about the division of their property and custody of any children without resorting to litigation in court.  Parties agree to a cooling off period prior to resorting to litigation if the process fails.  In such cases Phinney Estate Law can represent one party in negotiation and/or mediation of your agreement, memorializing your agreement, and processing the paperwork required to get it approved by the court.  Phinney Estate Law reserves the right to withdraw as counsel if the client opts to resort to litigation.

Attorney time  $220/hour
Paralegal time  $120/hour

Mediation Services:
Phinney Estate Law partner Jamie Clausen serves as a neutral third-party mediator in probate, trust, guardianship, family law, landlord/tenant, personal injury and other disputes.  The mediator is jointly retained and fees are typically split among the parties.

Mediator time  $150/hour

Conflict Coaching:
Phinney Estate Law partner Jamie Clausen, drawing upon her experiences as a litigation advocate and mediator, provides behind the scenes consultation and assistance with resolving conflicts.  Services include evaluation of approaches to resolution, ghost writing of letters, practice negotiations, and referral to resources.  Our consultation services are focused on the areas of probate and trust disputes, elder law, and family law.

Consultation time $150/hour

Charity Discount Program

Phinney Estate Law now offers a 10% discount off of the cost of Estate Planning Services to all clients who choose to include in their planning a gift of $500 or more in their will or trust to one of these charities:

Seattle Milk Fund
PAWS
Within Reach
Food Lifeline
Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS)
New Beginnings
Seattle Works
Woodland Park Zoo
Phinney Neighborhood Association
Aurora Commons

Please note that discounts cannot be combined.

Phinney Estate Law is currently soliciting suggestions for additional non-profits to add to our discount program. If you would like to nominate a non-profit for inclusion in our program, please become our fan on facebook and post your suggestion.