Service Limitations & Disclosures

Quicken Probate provides fixed-fee legal services strictly within the scope of each package. By engaging our firm, clients agree to the following service limitations and expectations:

Time Limits Per Package

  • Probate Essentials – $1,995: File support available for up to 3 months from engagement.
  • Probate Plus – $3,995: File support available for up to 6 months.
  • Probate Complete – $5,995+: File support available for up to 6 months.
  • If your matter remains unresolved beyond the designated timeframe, a new engagement agreement or hourly retainer may be required.

Included Professional Time

Quicken Probate Essentials

Attorney Time

Up to 1 hour

Paralegal Time

Up to 1 hour

Notes

Simple fillings only

Quicken Probate Plus

Attorney Time

Up to 4 hours

Paralegal Time

Up to 8 hours

Notes

Includes inventory, claims, and deeds

Quicken Probate Complete

Attorney Time

Up to 3 hours (Senior) + 2 hours (Junior)

Paralegal Time

Up to 15 hours

Notes

Includes court appearances, disputes, CPA liaison

Time exceeding these limits may be billed at standard hourly rates:

  • Senior Attorney: $399/hour
  • Junior Attorney: $299/hour
  • Paralegal: $149/hour
  • You will be notified before any overage is incurred.

Scope of Legal Services

Each flat-fee tier covers only the services specifically listed in that package. Additional services not included (e.g., formal hearings, mediation, will/trust disputes, tax filings, asset recovery, forensic work) require a separate retainer agreement.

Third-Party Fees & Client Costs

The following expenses are not included in any package and are the client’s responsibility:

  • Court filing fees
  • Inventory filing fees (based on estate value)
  • Certified mail or publication costs
  • Process server or courier fees
  • Appraisals, accounting, tax preparation, or real estate/title services
  • These are paid directly by the client and must be coordinated with the firm in a timely manner.

Estate Value Requirement

All estates or trusts valued over $500,000 must be handled under the Probate Complete package due to complexity, fiduciary risk, and strategic needs.

Client Responsibility

Clients must:

  • Respond to communication within a reasonable time
  • Provide complete and accurate information
  • Promptly pay any required fees or third-party costs
  • Unresponsiveness or failure to cooperate may delay the case or result in file closure.

Limited Scope Representation Disclosure

Quicken Law, PLLC provides legal services on a limited-scope representation basis in accordance with Michigan Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2(b). This means:

  • The attorney-client relationship is limited only to the specific tasks and legal services outlined in the applicable service package (Essentials, Probate Plus, or Probate Complete).
  • Quicken Law is not responsible for representing the client in any matters beyond the agreed-upon scope, including but not limited to contested litigation, tax filings, ongoing estate administration beyond package limits, or communications with third parties not directly required under the scope.
  • The client retains full responsibility for legal tasks not expressly included in this agreement.
  • The client has been advised of the benefits and risks of limited-scope representation and consents knowingly and voluntarily.
  • Any additional legal work or expanded representation will require a separate engagement agreement and may be billed at the firm’s standard hourly rates.

Website Disclaimer

Quicken Law, LLC is a Michigan law firm owned by Attorney Scott J. Sumner, located at 730 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307. The attorneys of Quicken Law are licensed to practice law only in the State of Michigan.

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730 S. Rochester Road
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(844)784-2552

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