Our Prices/Fees

OUR FEES and PRICES

Family

• Trevor Owen:
  • Hourly rate is $475/hour + HST + Disbursements. $8,000.00 retainer for starting court cases.
    • As of January 1, 2027 Trevor’s rate will be $495 per hour + HST + disbursements.
  • Drafting agreements (Separation, Cohabitation, Prenup, etc.) costs $2,500.00 if it takes four hours or less. If it takes more than four (4) hours, then the hourly rate + HST + Disbursements applies.
  • Independent Legal Advice on Separation Agreements: $1,500 + HST + disbursements for Independent Legal Advice ensuring Financial Statement done (review of an agreement, no drafting – three hours only) Hourly rate applies thereafter + HST and disbursements.
  • For Uncontested Divorces within Simcoe County, it costs $1,600.00 (HST and Disbursements included, excluding the process serving fees)
  • NOTE: Trevor does not accept cases against the Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
• Daniel Bell (Also for Small Claims and Corporate Drafting)
  • Hourly rate is $300/hour + HST + Disbursements
  • One-hour initial consultation is $300.00 + HST + Disbursements

Powers of Attorney & Estate Planning (All Trevor)

• Wills:
  • Seniors: $400.00 + HST each
  • Non-Seniors: $425.00 + HST each
• Property Powers of Attorney:
  • Seniors: $115.00 + HST each
  • Non-Seniors: $140.00 + HST each
• Powers of Attorney for Personal Care/Medical (Living Wills)
  • Seniors: $115.00 + HST each
  • Non-Seniors: $140.00 + HST each
• Package Discount (for all three)
  • Seniors: $620.00 + HST each
  • Non-Seniors: $695.00 + HST each

***NOTE: A $100.00 per person deposit is required when taking instructions for Wills and Powers of Attorney.
***NOTE: Seniors are those aged sixty-five (65) and up

Notarizing Documents

• $85.00 + HST

***NOTE: Documents must already be prepared for signature

Estate Litigation

• Trevor Owen:
  • Hourly rate is $475/hour + HST + Disbursements
    • As of January 1, 2027 Trevor’s rate will be $495 per hour + HST + disbursements.
• Eugene Dankanych
  • Hourly rate is $475/hour + HST + Disbursements
  • One-hour initial consultation is $475.00 (HST and Disbursements Included)

Real Estate

• Sale of residential property $1,100.00 + HST + Disbursements
• Purchase of residential property $1,200.00 + HST + Disbursements
• Refinance a house you already own
  • Refinance $1,100.00 + HST + Disbursements
  • Private Mortgage representing the lender starts at $2,200.00 + HST + Disbursements
  • Private Mortgage representing the borrower starts $1,100.00 + HST + Disbursements
  • Private Mortgage representing both the lender and the borrower $1,500.00 + HST + Disbursement
  • If a Title Transfer is involved an additional $500.00 + HST applies
• Purchase or Sale of a Business starting at $2,500.00 + HST + Disbursements
• Incorporations starting at $850.00 + HST + Disbursements + Government Registration Fees
• Commercial Lease Review $700.00 + HST
• New-build Construction Agreement Review $450.00 + HST

***Please Note: All fees are subject to change

Extra Information:

• Disbursements are out of pocket expenses for searches, registrations, courier charges, certified cheque/wire/EFT charges office supplies, etc.
• Title Insurance fees depend on (not limited to):
  • Location
  • Choice of Mortgage Company
• First-Time Homebuyers may deduct some fees if:
  • Never having previously owned a house anywhere at any time
  • Never Married to anyone who owned a house whilst married to you.
  • May be eligible for up to $4000.00 refund on land tax otherwise payable.
  • If taking title with someone who is not a first-time buyer than eligible to a percentage of the refund in accordance with the percentage you own (e.g., joint tenants with only one first time homebuyer than 50% eligible, but if buying a 99% ownership with a prior homeowning parent with 1% ownership, then eligible for up to 99% of the credit).
• Other Purchase Related Costs to Know:
  • Home Inspection Report (Approx. $350.00 to $650.00)
  • Adjustment Costs (i.e., fueling propane tanks and paying municipal taxes)
  • Appraisals (Approx. $350.00 to $850.00)
  • CMHC/Genworth Mortgages have premiums and there is PST on them.
  • Utilities (i.e., hookup charges)
  • Land Transfer Tax
    • To Calculate go to: https://www.landtransfertaxcalculator.ca/