Estate & Medicaid Eligibility Planning Fees
| Estate & Medicaid Eligibility Planning** | Fee Per Individual | Fee Per Married Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Durable Power of Attorney | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| Massachusetts Health Care Proxy | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| HIPAA Authorization & Release | $80.00 | $170.00 |
| Simple Last Will & Testament | $395.00 | $790.00 |
| Last Will & Testament with Testamentary Trust | $475.00 | $950.00 |
| Medicaid Trust Package | ------ | $995.00* |
| Supplemental Needs Trust | $475.00 | ------ |
| Realty Trust | $475.00* | ------ |
| Preparation of Medicaid Application to submit to Massachusetts Department of Welfare | $1,500.00 - $2,500.00 | ------- |
| *Does not include document recording fees. **All fees are subject to change based upon complexity of matter or individual or family planning needs. |
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Real Estate Fees
| Real Estate | Fees |
|---|---|
| Deeds | $160.00 |
| Declaration of Homestead | $60.00 |
| Certificates and Affidavits | $100.00 |
| Single Family Residential Purchase & Sale Agreements | $425.00* |
| Multi-Family Commercial Purchase & Sale Agreements | $550.00* |
| Representation at Closing | Quoted on case by case basis and location. |
| *Fee subject to change based on time and involvement of negotiating terms of agreement. | |
Business Formation Fees
| Corporations, Limited Liability Company & Other Business Entity Formation | Fees |
|---|---|
| Corporations | $1,600.00 incl Secretary of the Commonwealth filing fee plus Corporate Kit |
| Sole Member LLC | $1,200.00 includes Secretary of the Commonwealth filing fee |
| Multi Member LLC | $1,500.00 includes Secretary of the Commonwealth filing fee |
Tax Preparation Fees
| Tax Return Preparation & Tax Workouts with IRS/DOR | Quoted on case by case basis or billed at hourly rates as shown below* |
|---|---|
| *Representation for IRS and DOR matters require a retainer. | |
HOURLY BILLIING RATES
| James M. Sears, Attorney | $325.00 /hour |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | $85.00 /hour |
| Paralegal | $125.00 /hour |
| Accounting/Bookkeeping | $175.00 /hour |