How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Joint Purchase Agreement in Washington

In 2022, a personal client in Washington sought assistance in drafting a cohabitation agreement to address the complexities arising from their living arrangement. The client and their partner had recently purchased a house, and with the mortgage solely in the partner's name, they needed a contract that clarified financial responsibilities, delineated joint ownership, established rights regarding property decisions, and reduced potential tax burdens. Additionally, the client wanted to include provisions on how profits from an Airbnb unit in the property would be shared. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $350 to $450, all submitted to complete the work within the requested deadline of over a week.