Get on the path to results today.
C. Hancock-Jones, PLLC - Christie Hancock-Jones, Attorney at Law ~ Po Box 2131, Livingston, TX 77351
Pricing List for Services
Consultations (30 mins) In Person or Online
Half Hour Consultation - does not included document preparation services.
Initital consultation (half-hour)
$125.00
For new clients or existing clients needing a new service. Consultations extending beyond 30 mins will be billed in 15 min increments at $60.00 / hour with a maximum of 1 hour total. After one hour, standard hourly rates apply.
Folow-Up consultation (Half-Hour)
$100.00
For Existing Clients concerning existing services or a continuation of services.
Hourly Rate for Services
$350.00
Hourly Rate for Standard Services - Subject to change or vary depending on the complexity of the service and level of time required.
Mediation Services
Online Mediation - 2 Participants With or Without Lawyers
$400 / Per Side for Half Day $600 / Per Side for Full Day
Online Mediation - Maximum of 2 Participants and their lawyers. Platform to be the choice of the participants. Payment must be made in full 72 hours prior to the mediation. Mediation worksheets must be completed and returned 72 hours prior to the mediation.
In-Person Mediation - 2 Participants With or Without Lawyers
$500 / Per Side for Half Day $800 / Per Side for Full Day
Maximum of 2 Participants and their lawyers. Platform to be the choice of the participants. Payment must be made in full 72 hours prior to the mediation. Mediation worksheets must be completed and returned 72 hours prior to the mediation.
Multi-Party Mediations - With or Without Lawyers (CPS and Child Custody)
Call for Pricing
Add a description about this item
Estate Planning
Will Package
$600.00
- Will (Without Trust Provisions)
- Durable General Power of Attorney
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Physician's Directive (Living Will)
- HIPPA Releases
Will Package - Married couple
$800.00
- Will (Without Trust Provisions)
- Durable General Power of Attorney
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Physician's Directive (Living Will)
- HIPPA Releases
Will - Basic Individual
$350.00
ADDING TRUST PROVISIONS TO A WILL (TRUSTS CREATED BY A WILL)
$200.00
Durable General Power of Attorney
$150.00
Medical Power of Attorney
$150.00
Physician's Directive (living will)
$150.00
HIPPA release
$50.00
Simple Trust
$1,500.00
- Trustee’s only job is to make sure distribution of trust assets happen at a specified time.
- Beneficiaries receive principal and accumulated interest until specified time had passed
Special Needs Trusts (Supplemental needs trusts)
$1,250.00
Can be Third-Party or Self-Settled. If Court Approval is Required, then there will be an additional cost for filing fees and Court Appearance.
Miller Trust (Qualified Income Trusts)
$450.00
Qualified income trusts, also called Miller Trusts, are one tool to help the elderly in Texas qualify for Medicaid. Money from an individual or married couple's income diverts into the trust, where it later pays the nursing home.
Transfer on Death Deeds / Life Estate Deeds (Lady Bird Deeds)
$350.00
A transfer on death deed (TODD) is a legal document that allows a person or persons to transfer ownership of their property after they die. By using a TODD, a person can transfer the property directly without going through probate.
A Lady Bird deed, also known as an enhanced life estate deed, is a real estate deed that allows the owner to transfer property to a beneficiary while retaining control of the property during their lifetime.
Uncontested Probate
This office only handles uncontested probate matters
Muniment of Title
$2,500.00
This fee includes attorney fees, initial filing fees, and one (1) Court appearance. This does not include recording fees to the County Clerk which typically range from $75-$125.
Independent Administration(Will Probate)
$5,000.00
This fee includes the initial filing fee, one Court appearance, posting of citation, and notice to creditors. This fee does not include any additional appearances.
Dependent Administration (No Will)
$6,000.00
This fee includes the initial filing fee, one (1) Court appearance, posting of citation, and notice to creditors in the newspaper. This fee does not include any additional appearances or ad litem fees.
Ad litem fees are set by the attorney ad litem and are not under the control of this office. They typically range from $300-$750.
Business Entity Formation
LLC / PLLC / corporation / partnership Formation
$1,250.00
Includes Filing Fees to the State of Texas, Certificate of Formation, Company Operating Agreement, Templates for transacting business, corporate seal, and obtaining an EIN number for Federal Tax Purposes.
Guardianship
Guardianship of incapacitated adults and minor children
Uncontested guardianship
$3,000.00
- This includes the initial filing and filing fees, obtaining of medical records, and Court Appearance.
- This does not include the fee for Service of Process (Est. $150.00), the fee for the attorney ad litem (Est. $500.00), or the Issuance of Letters of Guardianship (Est. $15.00).
- This does not include any accounting, inventories, or annual reports.
Annual reports - Each
$250.00
- Annual Report for Guardian of the Person
- Annual Report for Guardian of the Estate
Real Estate
Seller Finance Package
$750.00
- General or Special Warranty Deed
- Deed of Trust
- Promissory Note
- HUD-1 Closing Statement
- Amortization Schedule
- Closing Fee
This does not include recording fees payable to the County Clerk.
Additional addenda may be necessary at an additional cost.
This does not include a title policy or survey. Both must be ordered and paid for by the client separately if those items are needed.
General or Special Warranty Deed / Quitclaim / Transfer on Death Deed / Lif
$350.00
This does not include filing fees payable to the County Clerk.
Residential Purchase or Lease Agreement
$300.00
This includes up to three addenda (pet agreement, etc.)
Adoptions (Uncontested Only)
Does not include filing fees or ad litem fees or home study fees.
Adoption & Termination of Parental Rights
$4,000.00
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FILING FEES TO THE COUNTY CLERK OR SERVICE OF PROCESS FEES
Does not include ad litem fees or home study fees.
Adoption when Parents Rights have already been Terminated
$2,500.00
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FILING FEES TO THE COUNTY CLERK OR SERVICE OF PROCESS FEES
Does not include ad litem fees or home study fees.
DIVORCE / CHILD CUSTODY
THIS OFFICE ONLY HANDLES UNCONTESTED FAMILY LAW MATTERS
Uncontested DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN)
$3,000.00
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FILING FEES TO THE COUNTY CLERK OR SERVICE OF PROCESS FEES (These typically range from $500-$800)
Uncontested DIVORCE (WITH CHILDREN)
$5,500.00
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FILING FEES TO THE COUNTY CLERK OR SERVICE OF PROCESS FEES (These typically range from $500-$800)
Uncontested CHILD CUSTODY / MODIFICATIONS
$3,500.00
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FILING FEES TO THE COUNTY CLERK OR SERVICE OF PROCESS FEES (These typically range from $500-$800)
*Pricing is for Polk County, Texas. All prices are subject to change without notice. Each case is different and may require additional time and expense which would be disclosed at the initial consultation.