Estate Consulting of Southern Illinois
Estate Consulting of Southern Illinois
We try to be as open and transparent as possible about our prices. We are always willing to work out unique arrangements for repeat customers and those with higher volumes of referrals.
By far the most affordable option. Pay a reduced fee upfront and let us take care of everything from start to finish. Applies to decedents with no home or significant assets to administer. For complex estates, see our special services.
Our most expensive plan, but the lowest risk to you. Pay nothing upfront, but we share the risk. If you don't get paid, neither do we. Fees and expenses are only paid upon receiving funds from judgment or settlement. Applies to decedents with no home or significant assets to administer. For complex estates, see our special services.
Will or No Will, you pay nothing upfront to get started. We hold our fees AND expenses until the end, and you only pay us if your case is successful in recovering compensation for your clients. No recovery = NO FEE. We will always attempt to get the court to approve our fee as a litigation expense. If denied, only pay HALF!
If the case recovers less than $100,000, our fee (including all expenses) will be equal to 10% of your fee or $4,000, whichever is greater.
If the case recovers between $100,001 and $300,000, our fee (including all expenses) will be equal to 5% of your fee, but not less than $4,000 and not more than $6,000.
If the case recovers greater than $300,000, our fee (including all expenses) will be equal to 5% of your fee, but not less than $6,000 and not more than $10,000.
By far our most popular plan. Fees are contingent, but costs are reimbursed upfront. Share some risk and get a break on the price. Applies to decedents with no home or significant assets to administer. For complex estates, see our special services.
Reimburse only our costs/expenses upfront, and we hold our fees until the end. If you are not successful in recovering money for your client, you owe us NO FEE. If the Court will not approve our fees as litigation expenses, only pay only HALF (not including expenses already reimbursed).
If the case recovers less than $100,000, our fee (including all expenses) will be equal to 10% of your fee or $4,000, whichever is greater.
If the case recovers between $100,001 and $300,000, our fee (including all expenses) will be equal to 5% of your fee, but not less than $4,000 and not more than $6,000.
If the case recovers greater than $300,000, our fee (including all expenses) will be equal to 5% of your fee, but not less than $6,000 and not more than $8,000.
Once a fee election is made, it cannot be changed. If you have any questions, speak to one of our team before referring an assignment.
Depending on your needs, we may be able to put a rush on opening an estate.
Just add this to any plan you choose, and we will get the estate open in under 30 days or pay nothing at all! To qualify, you must have all client information, a valid death certificate, and no missing heirs.
Just add this to any plan you choose, and we will get the estate open in under a week or pay nothing at all! To qualify, you must have all client information, a valid death certificate, and no missing heirs.
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If your decedent left less than $100,000 in liquid assets but a home must be transferred, add this to any plan you choose, and we will handle full administration, including transfer of the home, quitclaim deed, and transfer fees and stamps.
If your decedent left more than $100,000 in liquid assets, and the client anticipates complications, such as the dissolution of a business, out-of-state assets, significant debts, or large liens, pay only our Standard Plan rate, we will treat the case as a litigated probate.
Pay for the applicable Standard Plan rate, and we will bill the client hourly, holding our additional fees until the end. If the Court won't approve our fees, you owe nothing extra beyond the Plan you selected.
Are there estranged or missing heirs to locate? Our investigators can find just about anyone. Just add this to any plan you choose, and we will locate the missing heirs for you. We will hold these added fees until the end and have them approved as estate costs.
If a court won't approve these extra charges, you owe nothing beyond the Plan already selected. To qualify, you must have all client information, a valid death certificate, and your client must be authorized to act.
Let us help your client set up their simple estate plan quickly! Just add any of the following to the plan you choose. Wills and powers of attorney can be very helpful when handling wrongful death claims. Other times, you may have a healthy client who simply has never been able to afford an estate plan. If you select one of the following for an existing client, it can help with distribution later. If for a family member, it can just be a nice thing to offer, which you don't have to do yourself.
Sometimes, a personal injury victim may be close to the end of life or getting up there in years, and having a will in place now could be very helpful to your clients' family if they should die mid-litigation. Don't leave it to chance. Keep in mind that this fee will ultimately be paid by the estate - not you - and having it in place in advance will save you and your clients some money on probate later.
Includes 2 simple wills. Many attorneys who handle large injury claims may at times represent aging married couples. If your client is elderly or in poor health, having a will for both spouses will help to ensure that the recovery you get for the client will go to the person who they select - usually the spouse or adult children. Plus, you'll save money on probate later, should the client pass away during litigation.
Does your living client need a power of attorney so that a close relative can act as their agent to be the plaintiff? Is a loved one of the decedent now aging or in poor health, and you are concerned about who will be able to serve as your client if they become unable? So long as they are mentally able to do so, we can quickly get a power of attorney for healthcare or property in place within days.
Save $100 by getting your client a will and 2 powers of attorney. This complete estate plan is offered at a reduced rate, and it will help your client tremendously.
Save $100 by getting your client and their spouse a full estate plan. Includes 2 wills an 2 powers of attorney for each spouse. For many clients, this may be the only opportunity they have had to establish an estate plan. Offer it as a gift/value add for your client, or we can add it to whatever plan you choose.
All estate planning services can be added to whatever rate plan you choose. Therefore, you never really have to pay for these out of your own funds. Rather, all estate plans can be billed to the client and collected from the estate at the end of the case.
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