Fryer & O'Brien is dedicated to providing exemplary personal service and concentrating its focus on the specific needs of its unique clientele.
Our practice is focused on three different, yet intertwined areas of law:
* Real Estate Transactions and Real Estate Development
* Business and Corporate Law
* Estate Planning and Probate
Our clients range from highly motivated individuals, existing and newly created corporate entities to several successful local banks and mortgage lenders.
Our expertise comes from years of focused and knowledgeable representation coupled with up-to-date training and seminars on the most current and applicable Massachusetts and Federal Laws.
All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in Massachusetts. They pride themselves on providing experienced, professional and personal service.
Our practice is focused on three different, yet intertwined areas of law:
* Real Estate Transactions and Real Estate Development
* Business and Corporate Law
* Estate Planning and Probate
Our clients range from highly motivated individuals, existing and newly created corporate entities to several successful local banks and mortgage lenders.
Our expertise comes from years of focused and knowledgeable representation coupled with up-to-date training and seminars on the most current and applicable Massachusetts and Federal Laws.
All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in Massachusetts. They pride themselves on providing experienced, professional and personal service.
"...our warmly felt thanks for your recent legal representation of us. We appreciated your thoroughness, thoughtfulness and candor in less than ideal circumstances. But then, there are probably few circumstances in which clients come to you in "ideal" circumstances." C.B.
Fryer & O'Brien, LLC
Fryer and O'Brien Fee Schedule
No charge
$650.00
$1,200.00
Estate Planning Services:
Basic Estate Plan - Single Person
Basic Estate Plan - Single Person
Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Release and Homestead
Basic Estate Plan - Married Couple
Initial Consultation
Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA Releases and Homestead (Trust not included)
Family Estate Plan w/ Trusts
Family Plan - Revocable Trusts (with marital and bypass shares), Pourover Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA Releases, two Realty Trusts and two Deeds. This does not include other asset transfers which will be quoted separately in each case.
$5,000.00
$2,500.00
Single Estate Plan w/ Trust
Single person plan with trust provisions, Pourover Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Release and one real estate Deed.
Nominee/Realty Trust
$500.00
Deeds
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust or Irrevocable Second to Die Life Insurance Trust
Corporations
Crummey Notices
Includes Schedule of Beneficiaries and related documents.
Does not include recording fees or title examination.
Includes preparation of initial gift letters and obtaining Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Massachusetts LLCs for up to two members. Does not include filing fees. Includes simple operating agreement managed by members, certificate of organization, and Tax EIN #.
Non-Massachusetts LLCs quoted separately.
Non-Massachusetts LLCs quoted separately.
$150.00
$2,500.00
$500.00
$1,500.00
for Annual Exclusion Gifts (includes notices to 4 beneficiaries). Each additional Crummey Notice is $50.00.
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Delaware Series Limited Liability Company (DE Series LLC)
Delaware LLCs for up to two properties. Does not include filing fees or real estate recording fees.
$5,000.00*
Corporation or LLC Buy/Sell Agreement
For two owners with adjusted book value as valuation.
$5,000.00
$5,000.00*
Incorporation
Massachusetts incorporations for up to two shareholders. Does not include filing fees & cost of corporate kit.
Non-Massachusetts incorporations quoted separately
Non-Massachusetts incorporations quoted separately
Corporate and Limited Liability Company (LLC) - Annual Meeting Minutes
Does not include filing fees.
$350.00
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Quoted on a case by case basis
Quoted on a case by case basis
Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement – Seller
Drafting of a simple P&S typically takes 2 hours. If you would like the Attorney to attend the Closing that
is typically an additional 1 hour. For drafting the deed, see above.
is typically an additional 1 hour. For drafting the deed, see above.
Hourly rates apply
Hourly rates apply
Purchase and Sale Agreement - Buyer without financing
Negotiating the P&S typically takes 2-3 hours. Drafting the closing documents and settlement statement generally takes an additional 1-2 hours. This does not include fees for recording or title examination.
Negotiating the P&S typically takes 2-3 hours. If Attorney does not do the Bank work and you would like them to attend the closing, typically an additional hour. If the Attorney does do the Bank work fees are contingent on what the Bank is chosen.
Purchase and Sale Agreement - Buyer with financing
Hourly rates apply
*Base fee for a working draft of agreement based on meeting. Review and revisions will be billed separately.
All prices quoted above are based on the absence of any unusual circumstances and DO NOT include recording charges, filing fees or title research.
All prices quoted above are based on the absence of any unusual circumstances and DO NOT include recording charges, filing fees or title research.
Hourly Rates:
Partners: Jonathan Fryer and Vincent O’Brien: $325.00
Associates: $175.00
Paralegals: $60.00 - $75.00
Associates: $175.00
Paralegals: $60.00 - $75.00