how much does a guardianship lawyer cost

Summary of Costs to Get Guardianship For a Child With Special Needs

Cost	No Attorney	With Attorney
Court Filing Fee	$235	$400
Ward’s Attorney	$750 – $1,250	$750 – $1,250
Background Check	$50	$50
Training Class	$100	$100

Sep 25 2021

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How much does it cost to get legal guardianship?

Mar 06, 2013 · You will need to pay for those 3 professionals. Assuming they all agree and your father needs a guardian, you should be appointed fairly quickly. So, it could be anywhere from $1000 to $2000 depending on all of the factors. Maybe less than $1000 if …

Do I need a lawyer to file for guardianship?

The cost of the exam depends on the doctor's rates. Attorneys fees for opening any guardianship can range from a minimum of $1,500 to an average of $3,500. Court costs, which include filing fees, service fees, and fees for letters of guardianship, can also quickly reach in excess of $1,000.

Who pays for attorney fees in a custody case?

Your lawyer’s fees. If you hire a firm like us to represent you, your legal fees are likely to be $1500-2000 for an uncontested guardianship/conservatorship. This fee will be your responsibility regardless of how the proceeding turns out.

How much do attorneys charge for adoptions?

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How much does it cost to get a guardianship?

Attorneys fees for opening any guardianship can range from a minimum of $1,500 to an average of $3,500. Court costs, which include filing fees, service fees, and fees for letters of guardianship, can also quickly reach in excess of $1,000.

What are the different types of guardianship?

There are two types of guardianship: 1 For the person - actual physical and medical care for the person 2 For the estate - taking care of all the business affairs of the person

Is guardianship expensive?

To put it simply, guardianships are very expensive. There are many steps involved in establishing a guardianship and a great deal of court involvement. There are two types of guardianship: For the person - actual physical and medical care for the person. Most guardianships will be for both the person and the estate.

An infographic that explains the cost for getting guardianship for a child with a developmental disability in Florida, using the expedited guardian advocate application process

If you have a child with a developmental disability and live in Florida, you probably already know that, when your child turns 18, you will lose all of your parental rights. This means that your child must make all major decisions for himself, including authorizing healthcare, executing financial transactions, choosing a place to live and more.

Resources

https://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/2015/10/who-bears-the-cost-of-guardianship-in-florida.html

Guardianship Fees

At the Duran Firm, we always provide our clients with an Attorney-Client Fee Agreement that lists the projected fees and costs of the case. We promise that you will know the terms of our relationship prior to your being obligated to pay any money to the Firm.

Attorney's Fees and Court Costs by County

The Duran Firm likes to give you a complete picture of what you can expect to pay for your guardianship case. The estimated total attorney's fees and court costs for a guardianship are as follows:

Other Guardianship Fees

Bond - The costs for a bond depend on the type of bond required by the Court.

Payment Terms

The Firm accepts cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard and Visa for the payment of attorney's fees and expenses. Due to the reasonableness of our rates, payment of all expected fees and expenses is due prior to the Firm accepting you as a Client. No exceptions.

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