Fees and Services
| There have been various changes in Florida law over the last few years, particularly regarding the Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will and Designation of Health Care Surrogate. If your last Durable Power of Attorney was executed before 1995, it should be redone. Hospitals and doctors are requiring the Designation of Health Care Surrogate to be properly prepared, including important HIPAA compliant language. New requirements have been approved for the Living Will. There was also a change in Florida law regarding Estates. If a husband and wife own real estate in both names and one spouse died on or after January 1, 2000, there are new requirements in order to clear title. Certain affidavits must be filed with the Clerk of the Court. Our current fees are: 1. Simple Will:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.00 2. Revocable Living Trust (to avoid probate): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575.00 (not including real estate) 3. Quit Claim Deed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 fee (plus $50.00 approximate costs for recording) Note: Quit Claim Deed is necessary for each piece of real estate to be transferred to Trust. 4. Durable Power of Attorney: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.00 5. Designation of Health Care Surrogate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.00 6. Living Will: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 7. Personal Injury cases: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-1/3% without a lawsuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40% if a lawsuit is filed. 8. Clearing of Title When One Spouse Dies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250, plus $50.00 costs 9. Probate:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% to 3% of Estate ($1,500 minimum fee; $550 approximate court costs) (subject to reduction for large estates) 10. Summary Administration (assets under $75,000; no creditors) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $1,000 fee plus $350 costs We offer free consultations on all legal matters. If you come in for an appointment, I will also be happy to review your car insurance policy at no charge to you and explain the coverage that you have, recommendations for change, and an explanation of the Florida No-Fault Law. I will also discuss the differences between a Will and a Trust, what is involved in Probate, and any possible Federal Estate Tax issues. There are other attorneys in our office who handle such matters as Real Estate, Corporations, Divorces and general civil matters. Please call and I will be pleased to refer you to the appropriate attorney. I am including my Curriculum Vitae. When you come to our office, there is a package of materials that you are welcome to take, including copies of articles I have written in the Sun Sentinel and Boca News. My staff and I look forward to serving your legal needs. Sincerely, Martin Zevin |
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