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Arden Law Attorney Fees
& Legal Pricing Guide
Our lawyers are licensed in Maryland only. This fee guide offers general info on average attorney fees and costs for legal services but is not a promise to represent.
Attorney Fees & Costs.
We believe clients should understand legal fees BEFORE they get the bill!
Although cost is not the sole factor in finding a good attorney match it is an important component.
Selecting an attorney is a matter of finding someone whose experience, values, availability, approach, philosophy and cost are all suited to a particular client’s situation and need.
Although cost is not the sole factor in finding a good attorney match it can be an important component. We believe excellent representation can be affordable. The overwhelming majority of cases we handle qualify for our flat fees. Circumstances can affect how representative fees apply - sometimes a situation is more complex than qualifies for flat fees or other legal work is needed.
An attorney-clent relationship is not formed unless we talk and BOTH of us agree. Our firm may decline to take your case, even if we generally practice in that area. However you are welcome to contact us to see if we are able to take on your matter.
Our Standard Legal Fees by Matter
Understanding Attorney Fees
before you get the bill
We’re happy to provide up-front, transparent pricing of our standard legal fees in Maryland. This pricing guide is not a promise to represent.
Some situations may require additional work beyond flat fees. We do not start any legal work unless/until an attorney has reviewed your case and we both agree to the terms. Questions? Please give us a call.
Estate Planning Fees
We help with Maryland estate plans for inviduals and families at affordable flat fees. See below for customary Arden Law fees for common estate planning services. Pricing as of 9-1-2025. This fee guide is not a promise to represent but we’re happy to talk to you to see if we can assist.
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Standard Estate Planning Package - Individual
Includes attorney meeting, Last Will & Testament, Financial Power of Attorney and Health Care Advance Directive, Notarizing Planning Documents, Filing Will for Safekeeping at Register of Wills’ vault.
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Standard Estate Planning - Married Couple
Includes attorney meeting, Last Wills & Testament, Financial Powers of Attorney and Health Care Advance Directives for both Husband and Wife, Notarizing Planning Documents, Filing Wills for Safekeeping at Register of Wills’ vault.
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Revocable Trust Package - Individual
Includes attorney meeting, Custom Revocable Trust Agreement, “Pour over” Last Will & Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directive, Deed into Revocable Trust for Maryland Principal Residence, Notarizing Planning Documents, Filing Will for Safekeeping at Register of Wills’ vault. Planning Binder and USB.
(Gov’t recording fees for deed additional)Revocable Trust Package - Married Couple
Includes attorney meeting, Custom Revocable Trust Agreement, “Pour over” Last Wills & Testament, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directives for both Husband & wife, Deed into Revocable Trust for Maryland Principal Residence, Notarizing Planning Documents, Filing Wills for Safekeeping at Register of Wills’ vault. Planning Binder and USB.
(Gov’t recording fees for deed additional)
Power of Attorney (stand-alone)
Financial Power of Attorney, includes notarization at law firm.
Life Estate / Planning Deed (stand-alone)
Life Estate / Planning Deed (with other planning)
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$700.00
income based discounts available if total household income is less than $50k/year
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$950.00
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$1300.00
$1500.00 (extended trust)ncludes $60 recording fee, does not include other gov’t fees/taxes if applicable
$1700.00
$1900.00 (extended trust)ncludes Deed and $60 recording fee, does not include other gov’t fees/taxes if applicable
$150.00
$400.00
Includes $60 recording fee, includes $4-10 efile fee does not include other gov’t fees/taxes if applicable
New Land Records Access Fee not included$360.00
ncludes $60 recording fee, does not include other gov’t fees/taxes if applicable
New Land Records Access Fee not included
INCLUSIVE Deed Fees
Our commitment to our clients is to keep our deed fees transparent and as close to all-inclusive as possible (our flat deed fees include: copying, regular 1st class postage, delivery fees, the mandatory clerk $60 recording fees charged in every jursidiction and $4- $10 e-file fee for jurisdictions that allow electronic recording).
Our flat fees do NOT include taxes or county/city specific charges where applicable.
Comprehensive Trust Package
We don’t just hand you a boilerplate one-size-fits-all trust - Arden Law's Managing Attorney willl sit down and meet with you to understand your specific needs and goals and craft a Trust that works for you, in language you can understand!
Our Trust package includes a customized Revocable Living Trust plus Deed for principal residence in addition to Will(s), Power of Attorney and Health Care Advance Directive.
Free edits for 30 days after your Trust plan is finalized.
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Trust Agreement
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Deed to convey Principal MD Residence into Trust
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Last Will & Testament (pour-over)
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Financial Power of Attorney
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Health Care Advance Directive / Living Will(s)
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Meeting with Managing Attorney to review and discuss.
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Storing will for safekeeping at Register of Wills
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Recording Deed
We include the cost of storing any Will for safekeeping but other government filing fees are not included. Government recording fees vary by county, ask us for an estimate. Deeds for additional Maryland properties at $50 off standard rates.
Our basic estate planning package includes a planning meeting with our Managing Attorney and 3 core planning documents.
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Last Will & Testament
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Financial Power of Attorney
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Health Care Advance Directive
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Storing Will(s) for safekeeping at Register of Wills
Add-on / stand-alone Estate Planning documents
While our comprehensive planning packages typically offer the best value, we can prepare stand-alone planning documents where requested.
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Power of Attorney $150
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Medical Advance Directive $120
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Will Amendments $205-$400
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Will $300-$350
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Stand Alone Deed $400-$500
Business Services Fees
Flat attorney fee for small business registration / formation with Maryland start-ups. See below for customary Arden Law fees for common business services. Pricing as of 1-15-2023
This fee guide is not a promise to represent but we’re happy to talk to you to see if we can assist.
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LLC Formation - Single Member
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LLC Formation - (2 Members)
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LLC Formation (3-5 Members)
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Business Consultation
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$850.00
plus gov’t fees
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$950.00
plus gov’t fees
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$1250.00
plus gov’t fees
$400.00
$300.00
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Articles of Organization
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Operating Agreement
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Organizational Meeting with Attorney Present
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Meeting Minutes
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EIN for business
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Company Binder with Member Certificate
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Trade name registration (does not include gov’t filing fees)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and boilerplate business contracts
We assist small businesses looking to present non-disclosure agreements and/or other standard business contracts to their clients.
While we prepare most contracts for a flat fee determined in advance, pricing depends on the nature of the contract to be drafted.
Business Consults
We’re happy to meet with small business owners to discuss legal issues impacting their business. We charge a flat attorney fee of $300 for a standard in-depth consultation of 1 full hour with our managing attorney.
Real Estate Fees
Our real estate lawyer(s) offer attorney-prepared deeds, contracts and mortgage loans for reasonable flat fees.(Costs of recording not included but we’re happy to provide an estimate). Note that transfer and reordation taxes may apply.
Customary Arden Law fees for common legal services. Pricing as of 1-15-2025.
This fee guide is not a promise to represent but we’re happy to talk to you to see if we can assist.
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Real Estate Services:
No-Consideration / Family Deed
When exempt from transfer taxes.
Note that some family transfers in some jurisdictions may be subject to transfer tax,Life Estate (Transfer on Death) Deed
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Deed in/out of Trust
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Personal Representative Deed
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Deed with Transfer Tax
Full Legal Representation in Residential Purchase / Sale
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Flat Attorney Fee:
$400.00
INCLUDES $60 recording fee
Does not include taxes or other gov’t fees
$400.00
INCLUDES $60 recording fee
Does not include taxes or other gov’t fees
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$500.00
includes $60 clerk recording fee
does not include taxes / other gov’t fees -
$500.00
Includes $60 court recording fee
$525.00
plus taxes and other gov’t / third party fers
1% of sales price
$400
- Family or
No Consideration Quit Claim Deed
Maryland deed prepared by experienced real estate attorney includes:
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Land Records research to retreive existing deed
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Preparation of required Land Intake sheets
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Preparing Supplmental Deed Affidavits as necessary
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Notarization at law firm (other notary options available for additional cost)
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Ordering county-specific lien releases
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Coordinating Recording at various governmental offices
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Electronic submission to county where available
PLUS - our experienced attorney is available to answer questions about tax ramifications at no additional charge and outline different scenarios (e.g., adding children as co-owners vs. life estate deeds)
$450 - $500
Estate or Trust Deed
Maryland deed prepared by experienced real estate attorney includes:
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Review of Trust Instrument and/or Will
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Land Records research to retrieve existing deed
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Preparing Required Land Intake Sheets (state and county)
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Preparing Necessary Supplemental Affidavits (e.g., principal residence)
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Notarization at law firm (other notary options available for additional cost)
Preparation of required Land Intake sheets
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Ordering county-specific lien releases
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Coordinating Recording at various governmental offices
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Electronic submission to county where available
$525
(not incl. transfer taxes
- Sale / Purchase or Deed with Consideration
Maryland deed prepared by experienced real estate attorney includes:
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Mandatory year end IRS reporting (forms 1099-S for real estate transactions)
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Calculating Transfer and Recordation taxes
Land Records and tax office research to retreive existing deed and tax account
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Preparing state and county Land Intake sheets
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Preparing Supplmental Deed Affidavits as necessary
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Notarization at law firm (other notary options available for additional cost)
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Ordering county-specific lien releases
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Coordinating Recording at various governmental offices
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Electronic submission to county where available
Add - on : $150 - Settlement sheet where desired or needed to document sales price, transfer tax allocation, etc.
Our attorney prepared standard sales contract for an existing single family home includes all of the following
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consultation with managing real estate attorney
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Retrieving most recent deed from Land Records
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Attorney-Prepared Contract of Sale
Mandatory State County-Specific Addendum
Rent-to-Own Agreements and other Real Estate Documents
We prepare real estate agreements related to Rent-to-Own and other situations.
Free Preliminary Consultation
(phone or email exchange)
$0 - Free
No Cost 5-10 Min Phone Call
or email exchange with Attorney.
In-Depth (Paid) Consultation
with Managing Attorney
$300
Private consultation (1 full hour) with experienced Managing Attorney. In Person, Virtual or Over the Phone.
Schedule
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Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm EST
Friday: 9am - 1pm EST
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