How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Promissory Note Agreement in Florida

In 2023, an individual in Florida sought assistance with drafting a promissory note agreement. The client had previously invested a substantial amount into their ex-fiancé's condo remodel, under the impression that they would eventually marry. With uncertainty about their future together, the client requested repayment of $59,000, which they had taken from retirement funds, and aimed to create a promissory note that would secure this repayment upon the refinancing or selling of the property, ideally by January 1, 2026. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $750 to $1,500. All proposals were submitted to meet the client's requested deadline of one week.