2025/26 LexCanadaLaw Service Model & Pricing Framework

All fees are minimum professional fees in CAD. Taxes, disbursements, and government filing fees apply separately.

1. Consultations & Entry Services

Service	Fee (CAD)	Description
Initial Legal Consultation (30 min)	$100	First meeting; deductible if mandate follows
Initial Legal Consultation (60 min)	$200	First meeting; deductible if mandate follows
Immigration Assessment	$150–$250	Initial screening + eligibility review
Document Review (per file)	$250–$350	Review of letters, applications, or contracts
Criminal Inadmissibility Consult	$750	In-depth risk and rehabilitation analysis

2. Immigration & Refugee Law

Service	Fee (CAD)	Notes
Work/Study/Visitor Extension	$2,500	In-Canada extensions
New Visa or Permit Application	$3,500	From abroad
Super Visa (Parent/Grandparent)	$4,500 (single) / $7,000 (couple)	Includes insurance review
Employer LMIA	$4,500	+$2,500 for worker side
LMIA-Exempt Permit / IMP	$3,500	CUSMA/CETA categories
Border Package (POE Submission)	$3,000–$5,000	“Significant benefit” cases
Family Sponsorship (PR)	$5,000	Spousal/dependent
Express Entry / PNP	$5,000	Full file
Citizenship / PR Card Renewal	$4,000	Includes questionnaire
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C)	$8,500	Complex applications
Refugee Claim (RPD)	$5000	Includes hearing
IAD (ADR or Hearing)	$3,500–$5,000	Appeals
Federal Court (Judicial Review)	$6,000	Filing + arguments
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)	$4,500	Inadmissibility waiver
Criminal Rehabilitation	$4,500+	Based on offences
Procedural Fairness Response	$4,500	Rebuttal letters
Ministerial Delegate Review	$3,500	Reconsiderations

3. Estate & Civil Law

Service	Fee (CAD)	Description
Property Purchase/Sale	$1,200–$1,800	Title search + registration
Lease Drafting/Review	$800–$1,000	Tenant or landlord
Business Contract or Dispute	$2,000–$3,000	Small litigation matters

4. Wills & Estate Planning

Service	Fee (CAD)	Description
Initial Estate Consultation	$300	45–60 min planning session
Simple Will (Individual)	$750	Standard will, single testator
Mirror Wills (Couple)	$1,200	Coordinated spouse wills
Complex Will / Trust	$1,800–$2,500	Multiple beneficiaries or trust clauses
Will with International Assets	$2,500–$3,000	Cross-border estates
Codicil (Will Amendment)	$500–$850	Minor revisions
Power of Attorney (Property)	$400	Financial matters
Power of Attorney (Personal Care)	$400	Health/personal directive
Combined POA (Property + Personal Care)	$650	Discounted package
Full Estate Planning Package (Will + POAs)	$1,200–$1,500	Complete individual plan
Mirror Estate Package (Couple)	$2,000–$2,400	Will + POAs for couples
Estate Administration – Probate	$3,000–$5,000	Application, filings, executor support
Letters of Administration (No Will)	$3,500–$6,000	Heir notices, court filings
Executor Advisory / Opinion	$350–$500/hr	Ongoing guidance
Estate Distribution & Accounting	$3,000–$6,000	Final reports, releases
Contested Estate Representation	$250–$450/hr	Retainer min. $5,000

5. Retainers & Subscription Services

Client Segment	Monthly Fee (CAD)	Includes
Individuals/Families	$200–$300	2 consultations + discounts
Small Businesses	$700–$1,000	Advisory + 2 hrs representation
Faith-Based / Nonprofit Orgs	$400–$500	Immigration + compliance support

6. Community Engagement (Faith-Based Initiatives)

Initiative	Description	Goal
Parish Legal Clinics	Free Q&A after mass	Build trust + awareness
Immigration with Integrity Seminars	45-min legal workshops	Convert leads
Faith & Law Newsletter	Monthly reflection + legal update	Nurture community ties

7. Notary Services

Service	Fee	Details
Document certification	$40	True copies of passports, driver’s licenses, educational certificates, and other official documents used for immigration, employment, or credential verification.
Affidavits & Statutory Declarations	$40 per signature (includes lawyer’s seal and witnessing)	Sworn statements for immigration, insurance, school, or court submissions.
Consent & Invitation Letters	$50 per letter	Parental consent letters for minors traveling abroad.Invitation letters for family or visitor visa applications.
Power of Attorney / Authorization Forms	Fee: $75–$150 per document	For delegating authority or managing property while abroad.
Certified Translations & International Use	Based on complexity; starting at $60	Verification of translations, foreign affidavits, and embassy documentation.
Certifying copies, administering basic oaths	$50.00 first document + $10.00 each additional (plus tax)	Simple notarizations and certifications.

Why Clients Choose LexCanadaLaw for Notary Services

Speed & Convenience: Walk-in or book same-day appointments online.
Professional Assurance: Notarizations handled by a licensed lawyer.
Faith-Based Integrity: Every signature is witnessed with honesty and respect.
International Validity: Documents accepted by IRCC, embassies, and Canadian courts.

*You may be asked to provide a copy of your document in advance.*

8. Other Matters:

Lex Canada Law is a full-service law firm. If your matter is not listed above, please contact us. We will be pleased to discuss your situation and provide an estimate or hourly rate as appropriate.

9. Payment Plans, Discounts, and Client Care

Retainer deposit: 50% to begin file.
Flexible payment plans: available for refugees, students, and low-income families.
Faith-community discount: up to 10% for parishioners and clergy.
Transparent pricing: all government fees disclosed upfront.

Client Promise

“Every case is personal. Every client deserves fairness.”
Our pricing reflects the Halifax legal market’s professional standards while ensuring accessibility, transparency, and dignity for every client we serve.

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