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.
We believe clients should understand legal fees BEFORE they get the bill!
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.
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.
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 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.
Our Trust package includes a customized Revocable Living Trust plus Deed for principal residence in addition to Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Advance Directive.
Trust Agreement
Deed to convey Principal Residence into Trust
Last Will & Testament (pour-over)
Financial Power of Attorney
Health Care Advance Directive
Meeting with Managing Attorney to review and discuss.
Storing will for safekeeping at Register of Wills
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 $75 off standard rates.
While our comprehensive planning packages typically offer the best value, we can prepare stand-alone planning documents where requested.
Power of Attorney $125
Medical Advance Directive $100
Will Amendments $205-$400
Will $300
Stand Alone Deed $300
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.
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.
We’re happy to meet with small business owners to discuss legal issues impacting their business. We charge a flat attorney fee of $250 for a standard in-depth consultation of 1 to 1.5 hours with our managing attorney.
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 1-15-2023.
This fee guide is not a promise to represent but we’re happy to talk to you to see if we can assist.
Maryland deed prepared by experienced real estate attorney includes:
Land Records research to retreive existing deed
Preparation of required Land Intake sheets
Preparing Supplmental Deed Affidavits as necessary
Notarization at law firm (other notary options available for additional cost)
Ordering county-specific lien releases
Coordinating Recording at various governmental offices
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)
Maryland deed prepared by experienced real estate attorney includes:
Review of Trust Instrument and/or Will
Land Records research to retrieve existing deed
Preparing Required Land Intake Sheets (state and county)
Preparing Necessary Supplemental Affidavits (e.g., principal residence)
Notarization at law firm (other notary options available for additional cost)
Preparation of required Land Intake sheets
Ordering county-specific lien releases
Coordinating Recording at various governmental offices
Electronic submission to county where available
Maryland deed prepared by experienced real estate attorney includes:
Mandatory year end IRS reporting (forms 1099-S for real estate transactions)
Calculating Transfer and Recordation taxes
Land Records and tax office research to retreive existing deed and tax account
Preparing state and county Land Intake sheets
Preparing Supplmental Deed Affidavits as necessary
Notarization at law firm (other notary options available for additional cost)
Ordering county-specific lien releases
Coordinating Recording at various governmental offices
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
consultation with managing real estate attorney
Retrieving most recent deed from Land Records
Attorney-Prepared Contract of Sale
Mandatory State County-Specific Addendum
Relevant Addendum based on situation (e.g., HOA, 1st Time Homebuyer, Lead Paint, etc.)
Our Seller-Held Mortgage Loan Packages include
Maryland Mortgage / Deed of Trust
Promissory Note
Amortization Schedule
Borrower / Lender Certifications
Personal Guaranty (for Investment / Commercial Loans)
We prepare real estate agreements related to Rent-to-Own and other situations.
$0 - Free
No Cost 5-10 Min Phone Call
or email exchange with Attorney.
$250
Private consultation (1 - 1.5 hours) with experienced Managing Attorney. In Person, Virtual or Over the Phone.
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