How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Postnuptial Agreement in California (August 2023)

In 2023, an individual in California sought assistance with drafting a postnuptial agreement due to a request from the IRS to apply for an Offer in Compromise. The client needed guidance in filling out templates, along with support for data entry, as well as printing and notarizing the document. Given the complexity of their financial situation, which included significant assets and debts like a home, cars, and IRS obligations, it was crucial for the client to ensure that all relevant details were accurately addressed in the agreement. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $950 to $1,245, all submitted to meet the client’s requested deadline of one week.