How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Land Contract in Wisconsin

In 2023, a personal client in Wisconsin sought assistance with drafting a land contract for the purchase of two lots from a family friend. The client aimed to maintain family ties while ensuring proper legal protections were in place for both parties involved in the transaction. With a down payment of $20,000 and plans for a 15-year agreement, the priority was to establish a contract that facilitated the continuation of payments to the seller’s daughter in the event of her passing, while also securing the rights of the buyers. As a result, the client received three proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $285 to $550, all submitted to meet the client's requested deadline of less than a week.