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My mom just had this done and she was charged $1,100.


I was planning on using the same lawyer to do some other work for me but I’m trying to figure out if that’s an average price or on the pricey side.


What do you all think. I’m in Georgia , by the way . If that makes any difference.

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3 1/2 years ago it cost my mom & stepdad $1,000.00, so it sounds reasonable.
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Shop around, there are agencies that may be able to help you, look online and research Aging agencies that can offer assistance, I was able to get POA papers and a will done for $500. Some agencies can do it for free or a very low fee but it will require waiting. It is never easy. This is not a do it yourself kind of thing, you need legal back up.
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They are important documents. If they aren’t done by a lawyer and are not accepted often the person wanting to name their POA is not able to sign due to their medical incapacitate.
The price covers the lawyer who makes sure it meets all standards, and staff who type it up . A good “ investment “ to pay it
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That seems right. I have talked to several lawyers here in California and they have quoted from $800 up to $1500 flat fee. $1100 is almost smack dab in the middle.

For those saying you can do it yourself, you sure can. However, you may find that some institutions won’t honor the POA or insist on their own notarized documents. Having it drawn up on a law firm’s letterhead and having an attorney they can contact if they are uncertain or have questions about the legitimacy makes it more likely to be accepted.
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You can get legitimate POA forms off the Internet and your doctor can sit down with you and go over the advanced medical directive for end of life emergencies. The charge would be for the visit. An attorney isn’t necessary. That amount seems excessive to me considering the simple task of both items.
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anitaf5935: The sum you state is accurate.
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We had all documents done for a price just above what you paid, including POA, advance directives, and will. Worth every dollar
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In Virginia the going rate using an elder care attorney who specializes in POA is only $250 to $350.
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I am in Middle GA. I have had my Attorney handle everything. This sounds very fair. I could not have done anything without her.
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The $1100 is the ballpark we paid when my mom had a lawyer do POA, medical, and a trust. This was in a rural town in GA , and the lawyer was also a judge for the community.
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I did the POA myself I signed up with one of those companies that you can get documents from. They normally give you seven days free I signed up and printed the POA filled it out myself very easy and self-explanatory. Then we took it to be notarized, which cost $15 the LivingWell I’ve done online before as well. I just filled it out and had two people witness. but the second time around I used a company called Legal Shield you paid $30 a month and they give you legal advice the will it’s included in the service, but if it’s something more complicated like a living trust they don’t do them there but they can refer you out to an outside attorney at a discounted rate. I am very happy with Legal Shield because they give me some direction since I’m not familiar with a lot of the legalities of things.
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Will, Living Will, POA’s, Financial & Medical $400 in MD.
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I think it depends on where you live and if you are also having a will done or upgraded. It can go as high asm$5000 for all of this.
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We did this 2 years ago. I collected all the necessary documents after one one hour session w/ our attorney.

We the met with him when all the ducks were in a row. He had the will bound and organized and notarized. He gave us a lot of info which we would never have thought of.

2 hours of 'his' time. $1500. We have to re-vamp the will this year as DH is retiring, we're going to start taking our annuities payout and we bought a new home. Enough things have changed that we need a 'new' will.

I think $1100 is about the going rate. But it's completely worth it!!

My son's an atty and we don't have him do a single thing for us, ever. Better to now use family, I think. He charges based on the amt of time & work. But I think the standard rate is about $1500 (he's in the PNW)
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I see a lot of people have posted about using legal forms or on line services but a word of caution, you get what you pay for. Every case is individual so having an actual lawyer represent your wishes, is to me, the wiser choice.
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I do not know where you live but that seems like a very fair and reasonable price to me. Depending on the lawyer, the state etc. hourly rates have a wide range but generally $250/hr and up is normal. It looks like this lawyer charged a flat rate. If your needs are not too complicated and you have trust in this lawyer it is not unreasonable to ask what a estimate might be. Good luck
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One thing to remember is that many attorneys have legal packages. Such as wills, POAs etc...I used my in-laws firm as they were handling father/mother in laws estate and my deceased wifes inheritance. This is also a very small rural farming town and the attorneys father is a local judge. Check around, It is not uncommon for people to "legal shop". This was/is for my elderly mother. Merry Christmas

Best wishes to all who are missing loved ones...My 1st Christmas w/out my beloved of 30 yrs.
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There are some really good forms online, by state. I would look to see whether those can meet your needs.
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You can down load a form for free. $1,100, No wonder I hate lawyers.
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I had my aunt's done by an attorney in West Virginia. $300.00 for will, POA and directive. Nothing was complicated and a very small estate home and bank account. Mostly done to keep her mentally ill daughter from being able to do anything to her home, etc.
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You could have used legal zoom
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Yes, as others here have indicated, the amount depends on a lot of factors. My mother-in-law had her will and POA's prepared by an elder law attorney with our encouragement due to family dynamics. We wanted her to make sure she was interviewed by an attorney to make sure her wishes were accurately reflected in the documents and that she had a good understanding of the elements of those documents. In that way, claims by any disgruntled family member that she didn't know what was being signed or being unduly influenced by a family member or didn't understand the online form would have no basis.

Be aware that many banks and investment firms require separate POA forms specific to their institution for any financial actions to be conducted by a POA.
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Yes, as others here have indicated, the amount depends on a lot of factors. My mother-in-law had her will and POA's prepared by an elder law attorney with our encouragement due to family dynamics. We wanted her to make sure she was interviewed by an attorney to make sure her wishes were accurately reflected in the documents and that she had a good understanding of the elements of those documents. In that way, claims by any disgruntled family member that she didn't know what was being signed or being unduly influenced by a family member or didn't understand the online form would have no basis.

Be aware that many banks and investment firms require separate POA forms specific to their institution for any financial actions to be conducted by a POA.
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Save some money.
Print all of the POA and Advanced Directive paperwork from the internet.
Then, have it notarized. But, do it as quickly as possible, While your loved-one is still able to understand.
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When we needed POA papers etc for my mother-in-law, we filled them out and had a notary witness the signature. We didn't even have to get a lawyer. She was in a nursing home so the notary was an office worker so no charge. You may have a fee for them but nothing much compared to a lawyer.
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It is a little less than what I paid a couple of years ago. Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. A comprehensive paper will cover more pitfalls than a simple one.
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Dr office gave us a blank form and our state requires notorized- some states can require more like two unbiased witnesses whom know the person appointing a poa
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That's a bargain. Moderate estate paperwork, POAs and final directives $5K to $8k here in North Carolina.
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I would say average for the basics. I’m in NE FL. It’s what my husband and I paid. My dad was a little less, he wasn’t as complex. We papered him in FL (review and update) in 2019 when we moved him.
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