Attorney Fees / General Legal Fee Costs
Arden Law 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 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.
Comprehensive Trust Package
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.
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Trust Agreement
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Deed to convey Principal 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
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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 $75 off standard rates.
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 $125
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Medical Advance Directive $100
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Will Amendments $205-$400
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Will $300
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Stand Alone Deed $300
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.
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 $250 for a standard in-depth consultation of 1 to 1.5 hours 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 1-15-2023.
This fee guide is not a promise to represent but we’re happy to talk to you to see if we can assist.
$300 + gov’t fees
- 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)
$325 + gov’t fees
- 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
$425 + gov’t fees + 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.
Maryland Residential
Real Estate Contracts
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
Relevant Addendum based on situation (e.g., HOA, 1st Time Homebuyer, Lead Paint, etc.)
Our Seller-Held Mortgage Loan Packages include
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Maryland Mortgage / Deed of Trust
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Promissory Note
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Amortization Schedule
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Borrower / Lender Certifications
Personal Guaranty (for Investment / Commercial Loans)
Rent-to-Own Agreements and other Real Estate Documents
We prepare real estate agreements related to Rent-to-Own and other situations.
Request a Consultation
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
$250
Private consultation (1 - 1.5 hours) with experienced Managing Attorney. In Person, Virtual or Over the Phone.
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