Flat Fees

SmartLaw Flat Fee Details
Your flat fee rate covers all attorneys’ fees related to your matter. Costs related to your matter will be extra. Costs will include filing fees and any other cost required to address your legal issue, such as postage, transportation, copies, etc.

SmartLaw Flat Fee Limitations
Below are the limitations for each SmartLaw flat fee offering.

LLC Business Formation: $800
Single member California LLC
Completion of LLC documents
Operating agreement
Acquisition of EIN
Does not include filing fees or other costs.

Trademark Registration: $500
Limited trademark search
Form completion
One class of goods or services
Does not include filing fees or other costs.

Uncontested divorce: $800
Advance agreement on division of all property
Advance agreements on allocation of debt
Advance agreement on child/spousal support
Advance agreement on child custody
Both parties in the same state
Does not include filing fees or other costs.

Bankruptcy Chapter 7: $850
Single filer, initial filing
Petition preparation
Appearance at Meeting of Creditors
No real estate
Does not include reaffirmation agreement
Does not address any objections to bankruptcy discharge
Does not include filing fees

Simple Estate Package: $1,100
Initial Consultation
Gathering relevant information about assets and beneficiaries
Preparation of will
Execution of will with witnesses
Statutory durable care power of attorney
Advance healthcare directive
Durable springing power of attorney
HIPPA authorization
Declaration of guardian
Does not include document translation
Does not include pour-over will
Does not include trust estate plans for couples
Does not include costs: notary, printing, recording, postage, delivery

Participating attorneys have agreed to offer these legal services at these rates. However, it is entirely up to the referred lawyer whether or not you qualify for the flat fee rate. If you would like a second opinion on a flat fee rate, contact SmartLaw.

Participating lawyers have been screened by the Los Angeles County Bar Association for experience, insurance, good standing, and other professional requirements. The Los Angeles County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service, SmartLaw, is certified by the State Bar of California, serves clients in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, and refers clients in all practice areas. If you are a lawyer interested in receiving Flat Fee referrals from SmartLaw, click here for information
or email LRS@lacba.org.