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Testimonials

Of all my 60 years never in my life did I ever need anyone as much as I needed you in January of 2004.

The mistake I made truly turned my life (as I knew it) inside out, threw me into total helplessness (as far as the legal sustem is concerned and literally made me physically ill from fear (I won't detail that part).

I believe my guardian angel was hovering very close to me when I made the decision to contact you. Your insight, swift decisions, suggestions and demands, along with the ability to persuade me that we could ge tthrough this together plus your special brand of humor can realistically be said to have literally saved my life. Believe me, that was the darkest point in time I have ever experienced and perhaps I would not have come out of it intact were it not for your abilities and your special human qualities.

"Thank You" is just a drop in the huge ocean of indebtedness I feel, now and always. If ever there is any way I can be of assistance to you and/or yours do not hestiate to contact me. Life has a way of thorwing curves when you least expect it.

Once again, Thank You, for every single thing you've done for me!

With Utmost Sincerity and Respect,
DMA

Testimonials

Listening to you at the courthouse today opened my eyes to a lot. . . it's not serious. . . but I couldn't shake the thought. . . your job takes a lot of patience. . .you take alot of wieght on your shoulders from people that do not realize what you do for them. . nor do they appreciate it. I just want you to know that I do see and really appreicate the effort you put forth for me. I thank you with all my heart. God Bless

Charles

Fees

Bankruptcy Documents

Credit Report Fee (per person) $40.00
Property Valuation Assistance $125.00 and up
Amendments to Schedules and Petition (no Creditors) $200.00
Amendments to Schedules and Petition (with Creditors) $376.00
Case Retrieval Fee $20.00
Reactivation of Closed File $100.00
Verified tax return (4 years) $100.00
Copies of personal documents $0.20 per page
Failure to attend hearing $100.00
Single Chapter 7 $850
Joint (Husband & Wife) $1250
Court Filing Fee $299
Administrative Closing (Per Closing) $20

Business and Corporation Documents

Complete Package (including binder and certificates $650
Incorporation (simple) $400
State of MI Filing Fee $60
Limited Liability Company $400
State of MI Filing Fee $50
Installment Contracts $200

Partnership Agreement (simple)

$400
Partnership Buy/Sell Agreement $500
Promissory Note $100
Shareholder Buy/Sell Agreement $500

Personal and Estate Planning Documents

Complete Trust Package - Joint (binder w/tabs) $1200
Complete Trust Package - Single (binder w/tabs) $900
Amendment to a Trust $90
Codicil to a Will (simple) $90
Complex Will $200
Independent Probate $1000
Patient Advocate Designation $90
Power of Attorney (Durable, Real Estate & Limited) $90
Power of Attorney (Parental) $90
Simple Will $150

Family Law Documents

Adoption (Step-Parent) $750
Divorce Document (with minor children) VARIES
Divorce Document (without minor children) $850
Custody VARIES
Guardianship/Conservatorship Documents $750
Notice of Reconciliation and Voluntary Dismissal $100
Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements $350

Real Estate Documents

Attendance at Closings or Review of Closing Papers HOURLY
Bill of Sale $80
Deeds $80
Complex Deeds $125
Land Contracts $200
Leases (begin at) $100
Lease with Option to Purchase $150
Memorandum of Land Contracts $80
Mortgage and Mortgage Note $250
Mortgage - Discharge of $90
Purchase Agreement $150

Criminal Law Representation

OUIL 1st $649
OUIL 2nd $849
OUIL 3rd $1200
All of Misdemeanors (Internet Fee) $750
Felonies Starting at and increasing w/ Severity $1200
Drivers License Restoration (DLAD Hrg) $1200.00
Drivers License Restoration (Circuit Appeal) $1000.00

Miscellaneous Services

Affidavit $90
Attorney Consultation (30 min) $60
Business Evaluation $500 - $2500

* Some documents require a mandatory filing fee which is NOT included on this price list.

** All Prices Subject to Change

*** Initial Consultation is Free

**** Fees do not include trial

 


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