Pricing & Services

At Barsell & Longchamps, we believe clients deserve clarity about costs from the very beginning. Our goal is to make the estate planning and administration process as straightforward and predictable as possible — including our fees.

Most of our services are offered on a flat-fee or estimated basis, depending on the complexity of the matter. During your consultation, we’ll review your specific needs, explain your options, and provide a clear outline of anticipated costs before any work begins.

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Estate Planning

Estate Plan with Trust (Individual)

$3,000

Revocable Trust
Pour Over Will
Durable Power of Attorney
Advance Health Care Directive
Certificate of Trust
Trust Transfer Deed
Assignment of Property to Trust

Estate Plan with Trust (Couple)

$4,000

Revocable Trust
Pour Over Will (2)
Durable Power of Attorney (2)
Advance Health Care Directive (2)
Certificate of Trust
Trust Transfer Deed
Assignment of Property to Trust
Community Property Agreement

Simple Estate Plan (Individual)

$1,000

Simple Will
Durable Power of Attorney
Advance Health Care Directive

Simple Estate Plan (Couple)

$2,000

Simple Will (2)
Durable Power of Attorney (2)
Advance Health Care Directive (2)

Trust Administration

Hourly

When a loved one passes away, the successor trustee must carry out the terms of the trust and manage asset distribution. We guide trustees through every step — from identifying and valuing assets to communicating with beneficiaries and preparing final accountings.

Our involvement depends on your needs, from limited guidance to full administration. Fees are based on time and complexity, with estimates provided after an initial consultation.

McKenna

$400/hour

Liz

$550/hour

Court Fees

Probate

Statutory

Probate Code 10810:

(1) Four percent on the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(2) Three percent on the next one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(3) Two percent on the next eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000).

(4) One percent on the next nine million dollars ($9,000,000).

(5) One-half of 1 percent on the next fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).

(6) For all amounts above twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000), a reasonable amount to be determined by the court.

Spousal Property Petitions

$5,000 + Court Fees

A Spousal Property Petition is a simplified court process that allows a surviving spouse to transfer property from a deceased spouse’s name without a full probate. We prepare and file all required documents, coordinate with the court, and guide you through the hearing process.

Fees are typically flat-rate and depend on the complexity of the estate.

Heggstad Petitions

$5,000 + Court Fees

A Heggstad Petition is used to confirm that an asset belongs to a trust when it was intended to be included but was never formally transferred. We prepare and file the petition, handle all court requirements, and work to resolve the issue efficiently so the asset can be properly administered within the trust.

Fees are typically flat-rate and depend on the complexity of the petition and the court’s requirements.

Note: This reflects the general cost of services for clients within 15 miles of Walnut Creek, California. Additional costs include real estate recording fees and filing fees. More complex estate plans and assets may result in an increased fee. Each client will agree to and sign a written fee agreement before an attorney-client relationship is established.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.