How much does a Power of Attorney Cost?

Are you interested in creating a power of attorney? If so, there is no point in putting this off any longer. This is an important part of your estate plan, and you need to move forward as soon as possible. Remember, any delay could cause major headaches down the road if something unexpected were to happen.

Can I create my own power of attorney for free? While most states allow you to complete and file the necessary forms on your own, you don’t want to make this decision just yet.

Despite the fact that a power of attorney may not be one of the more complicated legal documents, it is safe to assume that you are going to have questions and concerns along the way. If you are creating the documents on your own, there is nobody by your side to provide you with advice. For this reason, it makes the most sense to contact a local estate planning attorney.

Professional advice from a legal professional can help you better understand what a power of attorney entails, as well as why this is something you should be considering. On top of this, your attorney can takeover when it comes time to actually create the document. This ensures that you don’t have to do any of the detailed work on your own.

So, what does it Cost?

There are many factors that determine how much a power of attorney costs. These include:

• The state in which you are creating a power of attorney
• The finer details of your document
• The attorney that you hire to assist you with the process

To get a better idea of how much it costs to create a power of attorney, contact us to discuss your personal situation. From there, we can provide you with a basic quote to get you started.

Don’t let anybody tell you that it will cost thousands upon thousands of dollars to create a power of attorney. If you are quoted this much, it is likely that you have not contacted a reputable estate planning lawyer.

A power of attorney does not typically cost more than a few hundred dollars. In addition to the creation of this document, when you hire a legal professional you are going to get first hand, targeted advice that can help you better understand your situation.

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Stephen Waltar

Attorney at Legacy Estate Planning, LLC

Steve was born on March 15, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts. His true roots, however, are firmly planted in the Pacific Northwest. Steve grew up in Richland, Washington and moved to Seattle in 1980 to attend college (Seattle Pacific University, B.A., cum laude, 1984). He lived in Princeton, New Jersey for three years during graduate school (Princeton Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1988). Steve returned to Puget Sound to attend law school in Tacoma (University of Puget Sound/Seattle University, J.D., 1993). He was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1994. Steve is also admitted to practice in United States District Court, Western District of Washington.

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