06 / Fees

What it costs, explained before you hire us.

You will always know the price, or the cap, in writing before we start. Here is how we work it out.

Three ways to pay

Fixed fee, capped estimate or hourly.

Most clients choose a fixed fee. Where work has stages we cap each stage. Hourly is a last resort.

Most clients choose a fixed fee. Where work has stages we cap each stage. Hourly is a last resort.

Fixed fee

Best for wills, leases, sales and applications

From $600

One price before we start

Disbursements listed separately

No charge if scope does not change

Capped estimate

Best for disputes and long projects

Stage by stage

An estimate for each stage

We tell you before we reach the cap

Monthly report against the estimate

Hourly

Only when the scope cannot be known

By the hour

Monthly statements, itemised

A budget review every 90 days

You can stop at any time

Worked examples

What common jobs usually cost.

Illustrative ranges only. Your quote is set after the first consultation.

Illustrative ranges only. Your quote is set after the first consultation.

Job

Method

Typical fee

Typical length

A simple will and power of attorney

Fixed fee

Fixed fee

$600 to $900

$600 to $900

1 to 2 weeks

1 to 2 weeks

A residential purchase or sale

Fixed fee

Fixed fee

$1,400 to $2,000

$1,400 to $2,000

4 to 8 weeks

4 to 8 weeks

A separation agreement

Fixed fee

Fixed fee

$2,800 to $5,500

$2,800 to $5,500

6 to 16 weeks

6 to 16 weeks

A work permit application

Fixed fee

Fixed fee

$1,800 to $3,200

$1,800 to $3,200

2 to 10 weeks

2 to 10 weeks

A shareholder agreement

Fixed fee

Fixed fee

$3,500 to $8,000

$3,500 to $8,000

3 to 8 weeks

3 to 8 weeks

A commercial dispute to mediation

Capped estimate

Capped estimate

$12,000 to $30,000

$12,000 to $30,000

3 to 9 months

3 to 9 months

These ranges are illustrative for this demo firm and do not constitute a quote or an offer.

Questions about fees.

Questions about fees.

Questions about fees.

What does the first consultation cost?

How do you charge?

What if the cost will exceed the estimate?

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Tell us what happened. We will tell you what it takes.

Tell us what happened. We will tell you what it takes.

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