Martin Sjolie

I provide a package of the three personal documents that most people want and need: Last Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive (also called a "Living Will"). My flat fee for complete services is $500.00 for an individual, and $750.00 for a couple. This includes personal consultations, first drafts mailed to you for review, revisions and final drafts, and my personal supervision at final execution (signing). House and hospital calls are free within King County.

I represent victims of auto accidents on a one-third contingency fee, which is standard. Before you settle with an insurance company, make sure to call an attorney first. There may be cases where a client does better dealing with an insurance company on his own, but I haven't seen one yet. Working with an attorney takes longer, but what ends up in your pocket is significantly more, even after the attorney takes his one-third cut. For quick and easy settlements, I sometimes discount my share.

Probate need not be expensive or complicated, but it can take time. First, one should determine whether probate is even necessary. In many cases, it is not. I provide prompt, efficient probate services for an hourly fee of $150.00. Clients can minimize costs by doing much of the "busy work" themselves, which I encourage. If everyone cooperates and doesn't procrastinate, a probate can be completed within six months for a few thousand dollars. It is not as bad as some people make it sound.

A $150.00 hourly fee is charged to individuals and small businesses for drafting or reviewing contracts, deeds, leases, and other routine business forms, documents and transactions. Free initial consultation, and free house calls to your home or office. Payment plans available. Same day service, if needed.