At Clarke Law Office, LLC, we understand that wealth preservation is a top priority for families and businesses alike. That’s why we provide knowledgeable legal advice and effective help in the areas of wills, trusts, and probate. Our Atlanta-based law firm is dedicated to assisting our clients in protecting their assets and planning for the future.
Wills and Trusts
We specialize in the creation and administration of various types of trusts, including living trusts, life insurance trusts, QTIP trusts, and child trusts. Our legal team can also assist you with drafting wills, powers of attorney, letters of administration, real estate transfers, and living wills or healthcare directives.
Business
In addition to our estate planning services, we also offer a range of legal services for businesses. Our experienced attorneys can help you with business structuring, business succession, annuities and life insurance, contract drafting, and business planning. We can also prepare employee contracts and handbooks, equity agreements, and debt financing agreements.
Estate Planning
At Clarke Law Office, LLC, we believe that estate planning is essential for everyone. We take the time to understand our clients’ financial situations and work with them to develop a customized plan that meets their unique needs. Our comprehensive estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, living wills, and real estate transfers.
Probate and Estate Disputes
When disputes arise over an estate or trust, our legal team can help. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to navigate complex probate court matters and represent individuals, families, beneficiaries, executors, trustees, guardians, and conservators.
Atlanta Wills and Estate Planning Lawyer
If you need assistance with estate planning matters, contact the attorneys at Clarke Law Office, LLC. We are committed to helping families and businesses in the Atlanta area protect their assets and plan for the future. To schedule a consultation, click the link above or contact us by phone or email.
Atlanta Wills & Estate Planning Lawyer
Attorneys Clarke assists individuals with Estate Planning Matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking the link above or by phone or email.
Example of fees:
Letter $350 and up
Office Consultation $150
* If hired consultation fee is credited to your legal fees.
Will, Estate Planning & Probate Packages
| Single Person Package including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive (no testamentary trust created for minors) | $800 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 2 hours |
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| Single Person Package including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive (a testamentary trust created for minors) | $950 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 2 hours |
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| Married Persons Package including Wills, Durable Power of Attorneys, Medical Power of Attorneys, and Advance Directives (no testamentary trust created for minors) | $950 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 2 hours |
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| Married Persons Package including Wills, Durable Power of Attorneys, Medical Power of Attorneys, and Advance Directives (a testamentary trust created for minors) | $1000 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 2 hours |
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| OFF LOCATION ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS: Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directive
OFF LOCATION ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS: Married Couple: Wills, Durable Power of Attorneys, Medical Power of Attorneys, and Health Care Directives |
$1500 The attorney travels to your location.$2500 The attorney travels to your location. |
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| Will (-no testamentary trust created for minors)
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$500 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 1 hour |
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| Will (a testamentary trust created for minors)
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$650 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 1 hour |
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| Durable Power of Attorney | $250 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 1 hour |
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| Medical Power of Attorney | $250 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 1 hour |
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| Durable Power of Attorney & Medical Power of Attorney | $450 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 1 hour |
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| Health Care Directive (Living Will) | $250 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 1 hour |
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| Codici/ Amendment to Last Will and Testament | $300-$550.00 | |
| Single Trust Package for a single person including (1) pour-over will, (1) health care directive, medical power of attorney, revocable trust, and (1) a durable power of attorney. | $2,500 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 3 hours |
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| Married Trust Package includes (2) a pour-over will, (2) a health care directive, (2) medical power of attorney, revocable trust, and (2) a durable power of attorney | $3,500 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 3 hours |
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| Medicaid Asset Protection Trust-including (1) pour-over will, (1) health care directive, medical power of attorney, irrevocable trust, and (1) durable power of attorney. | $4,500.00 We will: * Initial consultation with Attorney; * Prepare Estate Planning Documents; * Email Draft documents to the client for review; * Follow-up consultation with Attorney – to deliver your final copy of the estate planning documents! Services not included in the flat fee: Attorney time in excess of 3 hours |
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| Other Estate Planning Consultations: Consultation for Other Probate matters not contracted for in this contract |
$150/ per consultation | |
| Transfer of Assets to a Trust | $350/hr | |
| Probate Fees. Depending upon the complexity of your case and the makeup of the decedent’s estate, legal fees for our firm’s services will be between $350 an hour. Retainer Fee: Because probate matters require the firm to commit a substantial amount of attorney time in the future, clients are required to pay an initial retainer fee based on the complexity of the matter. The cost and duration of probate can vary substantially depending on a number of factors such as the value and complexity of the estate, the existence of a Will, and the location of real property owned by the estate. This retainer fee will be held in a trust account and disbursed as fees accrue. Costs. All costs are in addition to legal fees. Examples of these costs are bond premiums and and publication costs. duplicating and printing expenses, telephone charges, automobile mileage, messenger services, court filing fees, witness fees, and all similar out-of-pocket expenses. Major expenses such as deposition costs and expert witness fees may be required, but will not be expended without your prior approval. |
starts at $2,500.00
Depends on County |
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| Petition for Year’s Support
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$2,500.00 plus filing fees and publication fees -includes one home and each additional home is $500 |
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| Uncontested Petition for Letters of Testamentary or Administration | $2500 plus filing fees and publication fees
-real property transfer deeds $350 per deed (testamentary deeds) |
Attorneys Clarke provides legal services in Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinett, and Cobb Counties. He also provides legal services in Stone Mountain, Conyers, Austell, Douglasville, Atlanta, and Decatur. Georgia