Available Online Estimates

You can access online estimates for certain legal services below:

Online Estimate for home purchases, sales, transfers, mortgage refinances, discharges, and more.

Online Estimate for estate planning, wills, enduring power of attorneys and personal directive services.

Online Estimate for incorporations in Alberta and extra-provincial registrations in Alberta.

Online Estimate for corporate annual filings, corporate annual resolutions, registered office and agent for service services.

Online Estimate for Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths and Signing Agent Services.

How Our Estimates Work

Legal matters can vary depending on the circumstances involved, the complexity of the transaction or issue, and the work required to address the matter.

The estimates provided through our online tools are intended to give a general indication of typical legal fees for common legal services. In some situations, additional legal work or unusual circumstances may affect the final cost.

We are happy to discuss your situation and provide a more tailored estimate if needed.

Flexible Fee Options

Depending on the type of legal service required, we may offer different fee structures, including flat fee services, estimates for common legal matters, or other billing arrangements depending on the circumstances.

Additional information about our approach to fees can also be found throughout our website.

How accurate are your online estimates?

Our online estimates are based on the information you provide and assume that the matter can be completed using our standard processes, documentation and workflows. These processes have been developed through many years of experience and allow us to provide efficient, predictable legal services for many routine matters.
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We recognize that every client and every matter is unique. If you require customized documentation, additional legal advice, more extensive negotiations, or if the scope of the matter changes as additional information becomes available, the legal services required may differ from those contemplated by the estimate. We are always pleased to tailor our legal services to our clients' particular circumstances, but additional work beyond the assumptions underlying the estimate may result in additional legal fees. Where reasonably practicable, we will discuss any material change to the anticipated scope of work before proceeding.

What if my matter is more complicated than the online estimate assumes?

Our online estimates are designed to address the matters and assumptions identified within the estimate. If additional legal issues arise, the scope of work changes, or circumstances develop that were not contemplated by the estimate, additional legal services may be required. Where reasonably practicable, we will discuss any material change to the anticipated scope of work before undertaking additional work.

Can the estimate be revised before I retain your firm?

Yes. If you have additional information regarding your matter, or if your circumstances differ from those assumed in the online estimate, we would be pleased to review the information with you and discuss whether a revised estimate is appropriate.

Why is an estimate different from a quotation?

An estimate is an informed assessment of the anticipated legal fees based on the information available at the time it is prepared. Unlike a fixed quotation, an estimate recognizes that the scope of many legal matters may evolve as additional information becomes available, negotiations progress, or unforeseen legal issues arise. Our objective is to provide estimates that assist clients in budgeting while remaining transparent about the circumstances that may affect the ultimate scope of work and legal fees.

Does receiving an online estimate create a lawyer-client relationship?

No. The online estimate is provided for informational and budgeting purposes only. A lawyer-client relationship is not created until we have confirmed that we are able to act, completed any required conflict checks and client identification requirements, and accepted your retainer.

How should I compare legal fee estimates from different lawyers?

Not all legal fee estimates are prepared using the same pricing model. Some law firms offer bundled fixed-fee pricing that includes anticipated third-party disbursements within a single quoted amount based on standardized assumptions regarding the transaction. This pricing model provides certainty regarding the total cost, but the quoted amount may not reflect the actual third-party disbursements incurred in your particular transaction. Where the actual third-party disbursements are lower than those assumed in the bundled fixed fee, the total amount payable by the client may remain unchanged, notwithstanding that the actual third-party disbursements incurred are lower than those assumed. Conversely, if the transaction falls outside the assumptions on which the fixed fee was based, additional fees or charges may apply.

Our preference is to provide transparent pricing by separately identifying our legal fees, anticipated third-party disbursements and applicable taxes wherever reasonably practicable. We believe this approach allows clients to better understand the anticipated costs of their transaction and more accurately reflects the particular circumstances of their matter.
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When comparing fee estimates, it is important to consider not only the total amount quoted, but also what is included, the assumptions underlying the estimate, the scope of legal services being provided, and the circumstances in which additional fees or charges may apply.

Why does the residential real estate estimate ask so many questions?

Many residential real estate purchases involve similar legal services. The questions in our online estimate are primarily intended to identify the information needed to estimate the third-party disbursements associated with your transaction as accurately as possible. These disbursements can vary depending on the particular property, financing arrangements, title requirements, and other transaction-specific factors.
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By obtaining this information at the outset, we are better able to provide an estimate that reflects both the anticipated legal fees and the expected third-party costs associated with your purchase.

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