How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Lease Modification Agreement in California

In 2022, an individual in California sought assistance with drafting a lease modification agreement. The client needed to update an existing commercial lease following the passing of a co-owner, which involved changing the name to reflect a new co-owner trust. Additionally, the client requested the incorporation of a requirement for notarized signatures from all parties and a thorough review of the contract to ensure the protection of the lessors, as this had not been addressed initially. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $650 to $1,200. All proposals were expertly crafted and submitted to meet the client’s deadline within a week.