Why should I hire you as my Attorney?
I have 25+ years of comprehensive legal experience in a wide range of practice areas including employment, business and real estate with concentration on estate planning, probate, family law, and the litigation surrounding such contested matters. Having an experienced attorney representing you substantially increases your odds of succeeding, recovering damages, or otherwise prevaling on your asserted civil claims or defenses. In hiring me, you get an experienced legal warrior for your cause. When you have something you need to protect legally, you need a lawyer like me on your side.
Do you charge an Estate Planning Consultation Fee?
My consultation fee for Estate Planning is $395 for one hour.
*I credit the consultation fee to estate planning clients who retain me to prepare a
flat fee Estate Plan package after the consultation.
What are your attorney's hourly rates?
My hourly rate for estate plan related service is $395. All other non-estate plan related hourly rate matters are referred to Goldberg Jones where my litigation rate is $425 per hour.
Do you have flat fees for Estate Plans?
Yes! Most of my estate planning services are provided on a Flat Fee basis.
Estate Planning Package fees:
Individual Will Package…………………………………..$1,895
Ind. Will Pkg w/Testamentary Trust………..$2,595
Couple Will Package………………………………………....$2,895
Couple Will Pkg w/Test. Trust……….…………….$3,595
Individual Trust Package………………………………..$3,995
Couple Trust Package……………………………………….$5,995
Couple By-Pass Trust Package……………………..$7,995
What is a replenishing retainer?
A replenishing retainer is used in an hourly rate matter and means you pay an initial fee deposit, which is typically $7,000 or more depending on the complexities of your matter. Each month you are billed against the retaine and asked to replenish or maintain a minimum monthly balance. Hourly cases are referred to Goldberg Jones.
Do you proivde any legal services on a contingent fee basis?
I do not accept any legal matters on a contingent fee basis. I receive payment for my legal services at the time provided based on advance flat fee or advance fee deposit hourly retainer agreements.
What is the best way to contact you?
Call: (503) 288-5522 Email: Ray@PetersonEstateLaw.com