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Notary Services |
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| Notarization .............................................................. | $75 |
| Commissioning of Affidavit ............................................. | $35 |
| Statutory Declaration - if you provide the prepared form ........... | $35 |
| Statutory Declaration - if we prepare the form - no more than 1 page | $60 |
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| Independent Legal Advice | |
| Usually based upon time investment and lawyer's hourly rate .............. | $350 Minimum |
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Real Estate |
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| Residential Purchase | |
| Under $400,000 ........................................... | $575 |
| Between $400,000 & $700,000 ......................... | $675 |
| Over $700,000 ............................................. | A specific quote is required |
| If residential purchase is from a builder .............. | $250 added to either fee above |
| Each mortgage (Purchase) ................................ | $225 |
| Purchase Disbursements - Approximate ............... | $700 |
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Residential Sale |
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| Under $400,000 ............................................ | $525 |
| Between $400,000 & $700,000 .......................... | $625 |
| Over $700,000 .............................................. | A specific quote is required |
| Mortgage Discharge for each mortgage ................. | $225 |
| Bridge Loan .................................................. | $175 |
| Sale Disbursements - Approximate ...................... | $500 |
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Unregistered Condominium |
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| Interim Closing On Occupancy ........................... | $350 |
| Final Closing on Registration of New Condominium | $575 |
| Mortgage (for each mortgage) ........................... | $225 |
| Disbursements - Approximate ............................ | $700 |
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Mortgage Refinancing |
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| Mortgage Refinancing *Major Lender ................... | $600 |
| Mortgage Refinancing *Not a Major Lender ........... | $700 |
| Transfer Of Title (With Refinance) ...................... | $350 |
| Payout of Credit Cards/Line Of Credit/Other Debt .... | $50 for each payout |
| Disbursements - Approximate ............................ | $300 |
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Reviewing Agreements |
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| Of Purchase or Of Sale .................................... | $200 |
| ***(If we are not acting on the Final Transaction)*** | |
Title Insurance |
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| Post Closing (Under $500,000) ........................... | $275 |
| Disbursements - Approximate ............................ | $400 |
| *Premium for insurance based upon fair market value of property | A quote can be secured in advance |
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Family - Matrimonial |
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| Initial Consultation (1/2 hour) ............................. | $150 |
| Straight Forward Separation Agreement ................. | $2,000 |
| Straight Forward Co-Habitation Agreement ............. | $1,500 |
| Straight Forward Marriage Contract ...................... | $1,500 |
| Uncontested Divorce ......................................... | $850 |
| ***A minimum retainer required to be determined during Consultation*** | |
| Disbursements - Approximate ............................... | $550-$650 |
| Contested Divorce or Other Family Matter ............... | $5,000 Retainer Required |
| $475/hr - Mr. Day $250/hr - Mr. Borg | |
| Opinion Letter - Uncomplicated ............................ | $300 |
| Opinion Letter - Complicated ............................... | To Be Determined At Consultation |
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Wills - Estates - Power of Attorney |
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| Last Will & Testament - 1 person (if uncomplicated) .................... | $300 |
| Last Will & Testament - Husband & Wife (if uncomplicated) ............ | $400 ($200 ea) |
| **If estate or wishes are more involved, fee is based upon professional time** | |
| Codicil to Last Will & Testament ........................................... | $150 |
| Power Of Attorney For Personal Care ..................................... | $75 |
| Continuing Power Of Attorney .............................................. | $75 |
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Corporate |
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| Basic Provincial Incorporation .................................... | $950 |
| Disbursements - Approximate | $500-$600 |
| Basic Federal Incorporation ....................................... | $950 |
| Disbursements - Approximate | $700-$800 |
| Not For Profit ........................................................ | $1,500 |
| Disbursements - Approximate | $700-$800 |
| Professional Corporation ........................................... | $950 |
| Disbursements - Approximate | $700-$800 |
| ***Disbursement costs vary, depending on which Ministry Services are required)*** | |
| Asset Rollover ........................................................ | $1,500 |
| Organization/Reorganization ....................................... | $1,500 |
| Annual Resolutions ................................................... | $300 |
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