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The price is not a set to the amount. Different lawyers value their time in a different order, so they charge differently. In general, if you are asking then, it could be between $1000 and $2500. When my dad hired an elder care lawyers (http://www.scottcounsel.com/) for my granny, they had a meeting about all the estimate cost discussion before planning for the work. So I would like to suggest you to manage a meeting with the attorneys before you hire them for the issue.
The range is all over the place. I had some cheap quotes, $1500 all in. I had some expensive quotes, $6000+. In my experience cost really didn't equate to competency. With lawyers, it's a crap shoot. The bad part is you'll never know how well they did unless it gets challenged. If they didn't do a good job, it'll be a rude awakening at that point.
It depends on what you want them to do. We were quoted $8000 to set up a “half loaf” plan, which we did NOT want, but that did include filling out Medicaid forms (which we wanted him him to do). And it was $400 just to talk to him. He was like a high pressure salesman, selling only expensive packages. Have found another attorney that will discuss options & needs, she is also $400 per hour.
Elder Care attorneys aren’t that common in my area.
Try your best to research them, we’re out $2000 from one attorney who decided not to work after he was paid. And he advertises on sites for senior citizens! Planning on turning him into the Bar Association. He very well might be reading this post!
Sounds like we had the same guy. $400 initial consultation fee. Half down as a retainer, the rest on completion. The thing was, completion never happened. Had a few "final signing" meetings where nothing got signed. During our last meeting, he was supposed to get back to us the following week. That was more than a year ago. Haven't heard from him since. We ended up paying thousands, got nothing out of it. He is highly recommended with great reviews so researching didn't help.
lbtnjs4l, that's not an easy question to answer. If one lives in a huge metro area the cost is going to be much higher than a small town elder law attorney.
Also, it depends on what legal paper work that is needed. Such as a Living Will, Medical Directive, Power of Attorney, and the most costly item doing a Revocable Trust.
It would be best for you to contact the Elder Law Attorneys in your area to get a ballpark idea on cost. You will even find a cost difference between a solo Elder Law attorney compared to an Elder Law Attorney who works for a large firm.
For myself, I decided to spend the extra money and voted for a large firm. That way, within the firm, if my Elder Law attorney retires or moves, the firm has other Elder Law attorneys that can oversee my request.
Find an attorney who you feel comfortable with, and who explains the legal jargon so one can understand. And one who has a Paralegal who can do some of the work thus the hourly rate won't be quite as costly compared to the Elder Law attorney doing all the paperwork.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Elder Care attorneys aren’t that common in my area.
Try your best to research them, we’re out $2000 from one attorney who decided not to work after he was paid. And he advertises on sites for senior citizens! Planning on turning him into the Bar Association. He very well might be reading this post!
Also, it depends on what legal paper work that is needed. Such as a Living Will, Medical Directive, Power of Attorney, and the most costly item doing a Revocable Trust.
It would be best for you to contact the Elder Law Attorneys in your area to get a ballpark idea on cost. You will even find a cost difference between a solo Elder Law attorney compared to an Elder Law Attorney who works for a large firm.
For myself, I decided to spend the extra money and voted for a large firm. That way, within the firm, if my Elder Law attorney retires or moves, the firm has other Elder Law attorneys that can oversee my request.
Find an attorney who you feel comfortable with, and who explains the legal jargon so one can understand. And one who has a Paralegal who can do some of the work thus the hourly rate won't be quite as costly compared to the Elder Law attorney doing all the paperwork.
We decided on a large firm for the same reason, continuing representation no matter how long we are around.