Flat Fee Legal Services
Know What You'll Pay Before We Start
Predictable. Affordable. Protected.
What is flat fee billing?
When you buy a car, get a hair cut, or go out for dinner, you don't pay without knowing the total cost, right? The same is true for protecting your family with an estate plan, buying or selling your home, or transferring property, AND it should be that way when hiring an attorney.
Maybe this is the first time you're hiring an attorney or perhaps you've had to hire someone in the past. You've probably heard about billable hours and that it's hard to predict how much your case will cost.
Your Home Legal has a unique and customer-friendly approach to pricing legal services.
Our pricing is customized to meet your specific needs.
You'll know upfront, the full fee for your representation. No surprises here. Surprises are for birthdays, not your attorney fees!
During your strategy session, we'll discuss the fees associated with your matter which eliminates the stress about not knowing how much it will cost.
If you're interviewing multiple firms, which you should, when you encounter an hourly biller, ask them why they can't tell you how much your matter will cost. Chances are they just don't know how flat fees work or worse, think flat-rate billing somehow means the services aren't as good or efficient as hourly.
Quality of services are never compromised. When you buy and sell real estate you have to do it right. You can't just go through the motions and hope for the best. If the absolute lowest fee, or not hiring at all, are all you care about, realize you run the risk of getting less experience, less professionalism, or leaving it to chance.
Our Services & Pricing
All fees are discussed and confirmed during your free discovery call. If your situation requires additional documents or involves more complexity, we'll explain why and provide the adjusted fee before any work begins. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.
Looking for LGBTQ+ estate planning? Our LGBTQ+ estate planning services are priced the same as our standard estate plans, with additional care taken to include gender-inclusive language and chosen family protections. No upcharge for being you.
Why Flat Fees Instead of Hourly Billing?
You can call us without watching the clock. With hourly billing, every phone call, every email, every question adds to your bill. With flat fees, you can reach out whenever you need to without worrying about racking up charges. We want you to ask questions, that's how we do our best work.
Your fee doesn't change if something takes longer than expected. If we need to spend extra time researching a title issue, reviewing an unusual trust provision, or coordinating with your lender, that's on us, not on your bill. The fee you agree to is the fee you pay.
You can compare apples to apples. When you're interviewing attorneys (which you should), hourly firms can't tell you what your total cost will be. We can. That makes it easier to compare options and make an informed decision.
We're incentivized to be efficient, not slow. Hourly billing rewards attorneys for taking longer. Flat fees reward us for being thorough and efficient. We get it right the first time because that's how we build a sustainable practice.
Out of Pocket Expenses
Most attorneys charge out of pocket expenses, which increases your bill. Be sure to ask the attorneys you are interviewing how they charge for expenses.
We do not charge for mileage.
We don't charge for telephone calls (long-distance or domestic) or faxes.
We don't charge for postage, research subscriptions, courier fees, or per page copy fees.
There are some fees you may pay outside of our fee, including notary fees, recording fees and transfer taxes. Loan, closing costs and real estate commissions are typically included in your escrow. Depending on your matter, we'll let you know what expenses, if any, you might encounter and how to pay for them.
How to Pay
We offer flexible payment options including online credit card payments and e-check. Clients have the option to pay their fee in one payment or in installments that we agree on during our strategy session.
Service Now, Pay Later!
Affirm is a "buy now, pay later" payment option with no hidden or late fees and no surprises. Affirm flexible payment options offer customers the ability to pay over time, giving them control, convenience, and increased purchasing power.
Please note Affirm financing is only available to individual customers and is not available to entity customers who would use Affirm financing for business or commercial purposes.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule your free discovery call and we'll discuss your situation, your options, and the exact fee for your matter, all before any commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Fees
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During your free discovery call. We'll discuss your situation and give you the exact fee before any work begins. There's no obligation, if the fee doesn't work for you, no hard feelings.
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No. We offer installment plans that we agree on during your strategy session. We also offer financing through Affirm, which lets you spread payments over time with no hidden fees.
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For most services, no. Our deed preparation fee of $1,200 includes notary coordination, recording, and applicable transfer taxes. For estate planning and real estate services, we'll let you know during your discovery call if there are any third-party costs (like notary fees or recording fees) that apply to your specific situation.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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If we discover something during the engagement that significantly changes the scope (for example, you own property in multiple states, or there's an unexpected title issue), we'll discuss it with you and agree on any fee adjustment before doing the additional work. We never surprise you with a bigger bill after the fact.
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Yes. Every engagement starts with a free discovery call where we learn about your situation and confirm whether we're the right fit.