Fees, in plain English.
Every family and every closing is different, so we don’t publish one price for everyone. Here’s how fees work and what you can count on.
Ask about your fee
Call and ask. We’ll give you a straight answer, and for wills and trusts the first consultation is free.
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Free first consultation
For wills, trusts and estate planning.
Fee in writing first
Scope and fee confirmed before work starts.
Outside costs separate
Court, filing, recording and transfer fees are separate from our fee.
Straight answers
Call and ask what affects the cost for your situation.
What affects the cost.
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
- Will or trust. A trust-based plan takes more drafting and setup.
- Married or single. Couples may need separate trusts.
- Property in another state. Out-of-state property can add steps.
- Special situations. Special needs, blended families or a family business.
Estates & Probate
- Will or no will. Administration without a will has more steps.
- Size and type of assets. Real estate, businesses and accounts in several places.
- Selling a house. A sale adds contract and closing work.
- Disagreements. Contested matters take more time.
Real Estate Closings
- Buying or selling. Each side involves different work.
- Residential or commercial. Commercial deals take more review.
- Lender involved. Mortgage closings add documents.
- Title issues. Liens, estates or boundary problems add steps.
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
- Timing. Planning ahead costs less than planning in a crisis.
- Type of trust. Medicaid trusts and special needs trusts differ.
- Real estate. Deeds and transfers add work.
- Married or single. Spousal rules add planning steps.
Power of Attorney & Health Care Forms
- One person or a couple. Couples often sign together.
- Part of a full plan. Often included in the Will Package.
- Special powers. Gifting or business powers need care.
- Urgency. Hospital or home signings take scheduling.
Business Formation
- Type of entity. LLCs and corporations differ.
- Number of owners. More owners, more agreement terms.
- Custom agreements. Detailed operating agreements take time.
- Buying a business. Due diligence adds review.
Landlord & Tenant
- Lease or court case. Drafting a lease costs less than a case.
- Contested or not. A contested case takes more time.
- Number of units. More units, more to review.
- Court dates. Each appearance adds time.
Payments and invoices
Questions about an invoice or how to pay? Call the office at (845) 858-2364 or email help@waolaw.com. We’ll walk you through your options.
Fees and scope for your matter are set in a written engagement letter. Court, filing, recording and transfer fees, title charges and other third-party costs are separate.
Get a straight answer on cost.
Call the office. We’ll tell you what affects the price for your situation.