Our fees are based primarily on the time spent on a matter. However, other factors such as the intensity of the time involved, the complexity of the issues and the success achieved will be taken into consideration in rendering an account.
Accounts will be rendered on a periodic basis unless otherwise agreed upon.
O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers provides clients with timely detailed statements for professional services performed. Invoices are due and payable upon receipt.
Generally, our invoice reflects the amount of fees for the services rendered during the period stated and includes all out-of-pocket expenses incurred although the invoice may be of an interim nature and not reflect total fees and costs incurred to the date of the invoice. Such out-of-pocket expenses include, but are not necessarily limited to, document duplication costs, courier and facsimile costs.
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will apply to our fees for professional services. Our invoices will show separately the amount of HST applicable to the fees for services and disbursements described in the invoice for each matter.
All funds received as a retainer will be deposited in a trust account and held in trust on your behalf. The monies in trust will be used to reimburse us for the legal fees billed to you together with expenses incurred on your behalf. Statements of the use of the trust funds deposited with us will be provided at the time our invoices are rendered.
