For many of the services provided by Lintott Law it is not possible to provide a quote or flat fee and will require a meeting to discuss the potential costs. For other, more standard services, we are happy to provide a quote or definitive cost range.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the cost of any service not set out below.
Residential Real Estate:
SALE
Fee of $950.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
PURCHASE AND MORTGAGE
Fee of $1,050.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
PURCHASE WITH CASH
Fee of $950.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
REFINANCING/REMORTGAGING
Fee of $950.00 (based on two payouts) + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST (Additional Payouts $50.00 each)
*Other Charges are for administration, file storage, photocopying, faxing, emailing, Court and Land Titles runner services, long distance telephone charges and postage. Other charges will be equal to 10% when payment is by way of credit card.
The above fees may be increased if problems arise on a file, for example, disputes between seller and buyer, encroachment agreements and/or development permits are needed. Rush fees may also apply and usually will increase the fees portion by $150.00 to $250.00.
Other common costs:
Real Property Report (“RPR”)
RPRs are commonly required to be provided by the vendor evidencing, among other things, that the building and improvements to the lands are properly placed. The cost of an RPR usually ranges from $600.00 to $700.00 and a Compliance Stamp from the City of Calgary is usually $150.00. Outside of Calgary the costs are higher.
Estoppel Certificate
If the property is a condominium, the cost for an Estoppel Certificate, all required condominium documents and the review of same are a potential additional cost of purchasing a condominium.
Commercial Real Estate requires a consultation with a lawyer for an estimate of fees for our services. Given the extensive work that may be required a retainer may be requested.
PRICES AND RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Will, Power of Attorney and Personal Directive:
Will:
Fee is $550.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
General Power of Attorney:
Fee is $300.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
Specific Power of Attorney:
Is charged on a “time spent” basis + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
Personal Directive:
Fee is $300.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
Package Rates:
Will, Power of Attorney and Personal Directive for one person:
Fee is $800.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
Will, Power of Attorney and Personal Directive for two people (husband/wife or couple mirror documents):
Fee is $1,000.00 + 8% of fee (*other charges) + disbursements + GST
*Other charges are for administration, file storage, photocopying, faxing, emailing, Court and Land Titles runner services, long distance telephone charges and postage. Other charges will be equal to 10% when payment is by way of credit card.
PRICES AND RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Corporate Services (scroll sideways on mobile):
| CORPORATE SERVICE | FEE+8% (*Other Charges) | APPROXIMATE DISBURSEMENTS |
| Incorporation – numbered corporation Incorporation – named corporation Professional Corporation Extra-provincial Registration/Continuance into AB/Out of AB | $800.00 $800.00 $900.00 $500.00 | $275.00 Government filing fee $50.00 for NUANS search (if named) $50.00 Corporate Seal Corporate Seal $10.00 Minute Book binder |
| Registration of Trade Name | $100.00 | $50.00 for Nuans search $10.00 Corporate Registry Charge |
| Acting as the registered/records office for an Alberta corporation (including receipt / filing annual return and preparing annual resolutions) on annual basis | $225.00 | $50.00 |
| Acting as the registered attorneys for an extra-provincial corporation | $200.00 | n/a |
| Minute book review / correcting / deficiencies / transfer of shares / register updates | Time spent | TBD |
| Re-Creation of Corporate Minute Book | $375.00 | $7.00 per document to be pulled from Alberta Corporate Registry, $25.00 per resolution to be re-created, TBD |
| Director and Shareholder Update | $375.00 | |
| Revival (without reconstructing articles) (with reconstructing articles) | $300.00 $500.00 | $100.00 Government filing fee |
| Amendments to Articles – name change | $300.00 | $ 50.00 Government filing fee $ 50.00 for NUANS search (if named) $ 50.00 Corporate Seal |
| Amendments to Articles (fundamental changes other than name change) | Minimum $650.00 | $ 50.00 Government filing fee |
| Dissolution | Time spent | TBD |
| Amalgamation – short | Minimum $850.00 | $250.00 Government Filing Fee |
| Amalgamation – long | Minimum $1,500.00 | $250.00 Government Filing Fee |
| Family Trust Agreement | Time spent | TBD |
| Unanimous Shareholder’s Agreement | Time spent | TBD |
| S.85 Income Tax Agreement | Time spent | TBD |
| S.86 Income Tax Agreement | Time spent | TBD |
PLEASE NOTE:
- A 8% office recovery charge will be added onto the quoted fee for administration, file storage, photocopying, faxing, emailing, Court and Land Title runner services, long distance telephone charges, postage, etc. (this will be 10% if paying by way of credit card)
- If a service is to be provided on a RUSH basis, an increased fee of a minimum of 20% of the fee will be charged.
- The fees do not include accountants’ fees which may be charged in the case of corporate restructuring and/or amalgamation.
- GST is also charged where applicable.
- A retainer may be required.
PRICES AND RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PAYMENT OPTIONS
In all instances, payment may be made by cash, cheque, visa or mastercard.
Please feel free to contact us for a consultation regarding your matter and to obtain an estimate of our fees for doing your work.