Our legal services are primarily billed on an hourly basis. This approach ensures fairness by allowing clients to pay only for the actual time spent on their matter while receiving comprehensive legal support tailored to their specific needs. All fee arrangements are clearly outlined in a client consent form, which must be signed prior to the commencement of any work. We also provide detailed invoices on a regular basis, outlining all services performed.
Our comprehensive services include asset investigation, estate inventory preparation, specialized assistant appointments, legal representation, property transfers, tax assessment and filing, regular status reporting, and all necessary actions for complete will execution.
Our hourly rates are determined by the expertise level of the professionals handling your case. The Managing Partner leads all cases at USD 2,000 per hour is based on 2025 standards and may increase in the future, with supporting professionals ranging from USD 600 to USD 2,000 per hour depending on seniority and specialization. A retainer fee will be established at the commencement of services, taking into account the estimated value of the estate, heir circumstances, and the anticipated scope of work.
Scope of Will Execution Services
The scope of Endwell’s will execution services is generally as outlined below and may be subject to change depending on the circumstances during the process:
Investigation and verification of estate assets subject to the will
Preparation, review, and delivery of the estate inventory to heirs
Appointment and compensation of specialized support personnel for will execution
Legal representation in litigation related to the execution of the will
Liability for any negligence arising during the course of will execution
Registration or cancellation of ownership transfer due to inheritance
Reporting of the taxable base and valuation of inheritance tax
Status reporting on the execution process and transfer of acquired rights
Any other necessary actions for the execution of the will and protection of estate rights
Compensation Standards for Executors and Supporting Professionals
ENDWEL advisory fees for will execution services are calculated based on a time charge system. The total fee is determined by multiplying the hours spent by each professional or support staff by their respective hourly rates.
As of 2025, the standard hourly rates (excluding VAT) are as follows. Upon initiation of the will execution process, a Retainer Fee will be charged according to a special agreement, based on factors such as the estimated value of the estate and the status of the heirs and the deceased. The same standards apply to civil, family, or other related cases.
Managing Partner: USD 2,000 per hour
External Counsel (20+ years of experience): USD 1,600 per hour
External Counsel (10+ years of experience): USD 1,100 per hour
Supporting Attorneys: USD 700 per hour
Tax Advisors and Experts: USD 800 to USD 1,500 per hour (depending on affiliation and experience)
Legal Administrative Staff: USD 500 per hour
Specialized Support Personnel: USD 600 per hour (subject to separate negotiation based on workload)