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I am in Middle GA. I have had my Attorney handle everything. This sounds very fair. I could not have done anything without her.
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In Virginia the going rate using an elder care attorney who specializes in POA is only $250 to $350.
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We had all documents done for a price just above what you paid, including POA, advance directives, and will. Worth every dollar
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anitaf5935: The sum you state is accurate.
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You can get legitimate POA forms off the Internet and your doctor can sit down with you and go over the advanced medical directive for end of life emergencies. The charge would be for the visit. An attorney isn’t necessary. That amount seems excessive to me considering the simple task of both items.
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That seems right. I have talked to several lawyers here in California and they have quoted from $800 up to $1500 flat fee. $1100 is almost smack dab in the middle.

For those saying you can do it yourself, you sure can. However, you may find that some institutions won’t honor the POA or insist on their own notarized documents. Having it drawn up on a law firm’s letterhead and having an attorney they can contact if they are uncertain or have questions about the legitimacy makes it more likely to be accepted.
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They are important documents. If they aren’t done by a lawyer and are not accepted often the person wanting to name their POA is not able to sign due to their medical incapacitate.
The price covers the lawyer who makes sure it meets all standards, and staff who type it up . A good “ investment “ to pay it
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Shop around, there are agencies that may be able to help you, look online and research Aging agencies that can offer assistance, I was able to get POA papers and a will done for $500. Some agencies can do it for free or a very low fee but it will require waiting. It is never easy. This is not a do it yourself kind of thing, you need legal back up.
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3 1/2 years ago it cost my mom & stepdad $1,000.00, so it sounds reasonable.
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Remember, if you use an on-line printed off blank document, all it takes is one missing word or one misplaced word to cause major issues. Whatever money one saves by doing that, you may find yourself spending more to get it straighten out.

Curious, those who have used Legal Zoom or similar, do they update you whenever there is a change in State or Federal Laws that may impact your legal documents? Hope they do.
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