The Law Offices of Richard Biel, P.C.

Attorney At Law & Certified Public Accountant
   Austin, TX Office: 11304 Barrington Way, Austin, TX 78759
Colorado Springs, CO Office: 118 N. Tejon Street, Suite 207, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Toll-Free: 1-888-808-BIEL (2435)
Local Austin, TX: (512) 345-1944
Local Colorado Springs, CO: (719) 636-2435
Fax: 1-888-257-7193
E-mail: Contact Us

1. SIMPLE WILLS
   (Outright dispositions)
   Single individual: $425
   Married couple: $675
   
   
2. COMPLEX WILLS
   (Including tax savings trusts / contingent trusts for minors and disabled persons)
   Single individual: $675+
   Married couple:
   Credit Shelter trust: $925+
   Credit Shelter and QTIP trusts: $1,325+
   Minor Beneficiary trust: $925+
   
   
3. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS
   (Includes trust agreement, pour-over wills, and durable general powers of attorney [with pour-over provisions])
   Single individual: $1,625+
   Married couple:
   Simple: $1,875+
   Credit Shelter trust: $2,275+
   Credit Shelter and QTIP trusts: $2,375+
   Transfers of assets to trust - hourly
   
   
4. IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS (with spendthrift protection)
   Complex Family Trust (with Crummey powers): $2,650+
   Life Insurance Trust (with Crummey powers): $2,650+
   
   
5. DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
   General
   - single individual: $85
   - married couple: $165
   Health Care
   - single individual $ 85
   - married couple $165
   
   
6. LIVING WILL/DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS
   
   - Single individual: $ 85
   - Married couple:  $165
   
   
7. DESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN
   (Before need)
   
   - Single individual: $ 85
   - Married couple:  $165
   
   
8. PROBATE
   Probate Proceedings: $185 per hour
   
   
9. PARTITION AND MARITAL AGREEMENTS $675-1,125+
   
   
10. CHARITABLE GIVING
    
    Charitable Remainder Trusts: $2,750+
    Charitable Lead Trusts: $2,750+

ESTIMATED FEE SCHEDULE*
BUSINESS AND TAX PLANNING

CORPORATE (Including professional associations and corporations, limited liability companies, and non-profit corporations)

1. Incorporation (including "S corporation" election): $1,375+
   Formation of a Professional Association: $1,375+
   Formation of a Limited Liability Company: $1,375+
   Conversion of an Entity: $2,250+
   Amendment of Articles: $450+
   Merger (including Plan of Merger): $2,650+
   Dissolution and Liquidation: (including Plan of Liquidation): $1,785+
   Corporate Resolutions: $185 per hour
   
   
2. PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES
   General Partnerships/Joint Venture Agreement: $850-1,250+
   Registered Limited Liability Provisions and Application: $350 extra
   Limited Partnership Agreement and Certificate
   (Including Family Limited Partnerships) $2,275-2,950+
   
   
3. BUSINESS AGREEMENTS
   Buy/Sell, Compensation Agreements, other
   Contracts and Agreements, etc... $185 per hour
   
   
4. GENERAL TAX
   Planning, consultation, research/analysis, return preparation, and
   negotiation and representation before IRS and Texas Comptroller: $185 per hour

* Note: Prices quoted above are only guidelines. Actual fees may vary depending on the complexity of the particular matter. All fees are based primarily on hourly rates and a limited amount of consultation. Time expended in addition to the norm anticipated in computing the quoted prices, out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., long distance telephone charges, fax charges, delivery charges, filing and recording fees, notary services, travel expenses, computerized research charges, special supplies, record books, extraordinary copying costs, postage, and clerical overtime) reasonably incurred in the performance of these services are in addition to these quoted prices.

AARP MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO A 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED AS WELL AS OTHER DISCOUNTS WHICH MAY APPLY.