Guardianship Lawyer Fees in Hollywood

Guardianship lawyer fees in Hollywood, Florida average about $4,550 — roughly 114% of the U.S. average and above the Florida state average of $4,100.

Low

$1,700

Average fee

$4,550

per case

High

$13,700

What this typically includes

Preparing and filing the guardianship petition, gathering the required medical or capacity evidence, notifying interested parties, and representation at the hearing. Court filing fees, a physician’s report, a court evaluator or guardian ad litem, and any required bond are billed separately.

Hollywood, FL Supported decision-making state

Florida legally recognizes supported decision-making agreements, giving an adult a court-recognized, less-restrictive alternative to guardianship that can sometimes avoid the need — and cost — of a full guardianship.

Guardianship attorneys in Florida usually charge a flat fee for an uncontested case and bill hourly when it is contested, and the fee is often paid from the protected person’s estate. Florida sets the capacity standard, the reporting duties, and whether the adult process is called guardianship or conservatorship, and these laws evolve, so confirm the current rule locally.

Get in touch with a guardianship lawyer in Hollywood

Browse these guardianship attorneys serving Hollywood. Give a call or request an estimate and connect with local firm that fits your case.

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How Hollywood compares

Average guardianship lawyer fees, Hollywood vs. Florida vs. the U.S.

Hollywood

$4,550

Florida

$4,100

U.S. average

$4,000

Hollywood runs about 14% higher than the national average for guardianship lawyer fees.

What affects guardianship lawyer fees in Hollywood

In Hollywood, the cost of living sits at 114% of the U.S. average — both of which influence what local attorneys charge. Beyond location, these factors determine guardianship lawyer fees:

Contested vs. uncontested — A family dispute or an objecting ward shifts the case to hourly billing.
Adult vs. minor — Guardianship of an incapacitated adult and of a minor child differ in process.
Person vs. estate — Guardianship of the person, the estate (finances), or both changes the work.
Capacity evidence — Physician reports and court evaluations are needed to prove incapacity.
Ongoing duties — Annual accountings, reports, and bond requirements add later costs.
Jurisdiction — State capacity standards, terminology, and procedures vary.

How to choose a guardianship lawyer in Hollywood

Fees matter, but the right guardianship attorney in Hollywood also often improves your timeline and your outcome. Before you hire:

Confirm the fee structure. Guardianship matters are usually a flat fee — one agreed price for the work. Get it in writing before you sign — our flat fees guide explains exactly what to look for.
Look for guardianship experience. Choose an attorney who regularly handles guardianship cases in Florida, not a generalist.
Use the free consultation. Most Hollywood guardianship attorneys review your case at no cost — use it to compare two or three.
Verify licensing. Confirm the attorney is licensed and in good standing with the Florida state bar.
Clarify what's included. Ask which case costs are separate from the fee and how they are billed — see attorney fees vs. case costs.

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Average attorney fees in Hollywood by case type

National benchmarks adjusted by Hollywood's cost-of-living index (114). Open a case type for its full Hollywood fee breakdown.

Case type	How it’s billed	Low	Average	High
Car Accidents	Contingency	$2,300	$6,850	$17,100
Divorce	Flat fee	$2,300	$8,550	$22,850
Real Estate	Flat fee	$910	$1,700	$4,000
Personal Injury	Contingency	$3,400	$11,400	$34,250
Bankruptcy	Flat fee	$1,150	$2,300	$5,150
Criminal Defense	Flat fee	$1,700	$5,700	$17,100
Immigration	Flat fee	$1,150	$4,000	$11,400
Disability	Contingency	$2,300	$4,550	$10,500
Probate	Flat fee	$1,700	$5,150	$17,100
Truck Accident	Contingency	$5,700	$18,250	$57,100
Motorcycle Accident	Contingency	$3,400	$10,250	$34,250
Bicycle Accident	Contingency	$2,850	$9,150	$28,550
Uber Accident	Contingency	$3,400	$10,250	$37,650
Property Damage	Contingency	$1,700	$6,850	$22,850
Dog Attack Injury	Contingency	$3,400	$11,400	$34,250
Insurance Claim	Contingency	$2,300	$8,550	$28,550
Wrongful Death	Contingency	$17,100	$68,500	$285,400
Uncontested Divorce	Flat fee	$570	$1,350	$2,850
Family Law	Hourly	$1,700	$8,000	$22,850
Child Custody	Hourly	$2,300	$9,150	$28,550
Adoption	Flat fee	$1,700	$5,700	$17,100
Prenuptial Agreement	Flat fee	$1,150	$2,850	$8,550
Child Support	Hourly	$1,150	$4,000	$11,400
Domestic Violence	Flat fee	$1,700	$4,550	$13,700
Restraining Order	Flat fee	$1,150	$2,850	$8,550
Guardianship	Flat fee	$1,700	$4,550	$13,700
Surrogacy	Flat fee	$4,000	$9,150	$17,100
Power of Attorney	Flat fee	$230	$460	$1,150
Estate Planning	Flat fee	$570	$2,300	$5,700
Living Trust	Flat fee	$1,350	$2,850	$5,700
Elder Law	Hourly	$1,700	$5,700	$13,700
Will	Flat fee	$170	$460	$1,150
Defense	Flat fee	$1,700	$5,700	$17,100
DUI	Flat fee	$1,700	$4,550	$11,400
Pardon	Flat fee	$1,700	$5,700	$17,100
Expungement	Flat fee	$570	$1,700	$4,550
Juvenile	Flat fee	$1,700	$4,000	$11,400
Felony Defense	Flat fee	$4,000	$11,400	$34,250
Clemency	Flat fee	$2,300	$6,850	$17,100
Probation Violation	Flat fee	$1,150	$2,850	$8,550
Misdemeanor	Flat fee	$860	$1,700	$4,000
Security Clearance	Flat fee	$2,850	$8,550	$22,850
Discharge Upgrade	Flat fee	$1,700	$4,550	$11,400
H-1B Visa	Flat fee	$2,300	$4,000	$6,850
Green Card	Flat fee	$2,300	$4,550	$9,150
Citizenship	Flat fee	$570	$1,150	$2,850
EB-2 NIW	Flat fee	$4,550	$8,000	$13,700
K-1 Visa	Flat fee	$1,700	$2,850	$4,550
E-2 Visa	Flat fee	$4,000	$6,850	$11,400
Deportation	Hourly	$3,400	$9,150	$22,850
O-1 Visa	Flat fee	$4,000	$6,850	$11,400
Closing	Flat fee	$800	$1,350	$2,850
House Purchase	Flat fee	$910	$1,500	$2,850
Eviction	Flat fee	$570	$1,350	$3,400
Property Tax Appeal	Contingency	$170	$570	$2,300
Foreclosure	Flat fee	$1,700	$4,000	$8,550
HOA	Hourly	$1,700	$4,550	$11,400
Tenant	Hourly	$1,150	$2,850	$6,850
Chapter 7	Flat fee	$1,150	$1,700	$2,850
Chapter 13	Flat fee	$3,400	$4,550	$6,850
Personal Loan	Hourly	$570	$2,300	$5,700
Debt Settlement	Contingency	$1,150	$3,400	$9,150
SSDI	Contingency	$2,300	$4,550	$10,500
Social Security	Contingency	$2,300	$4,550	$10,500
VA Disability	Contingency	$1,700	$5,700	$17,100
Long-Term Disability	Contingency	$2,850	$9,150	$28,550
Traffic Ticket	Flat fee	$110	$340	$860
Speeding Ticket	Flat fee	$110	$340	$860
Traffic Violation	Flat fee	$110	$340	$860
Reckless Driving	Flat fee	$1,150	$2,850	$5,700
Suspended License	Flat fee	$860	$2,000	$3,400
Patent	Flat fee	$5,700	$11,400	$20,550
Trademark	Flat fee	$680	$1,350	$2,850
Workers Compensation	Contingency	$1,700	$4,550	$11,400
Small Claims	Flat fee	$110	$570	$1,700
Civil Lawsuit	Hourly	$3,400	$17,100	$57,100
Consumer Protection	Contingency	$2,300	$5,700	$17,100
Lemon Law	Contingency	$2,300	$5,700	$17,100
Defamation	Hourly	$5,700	$17,100	$57,100
Employment	Contingency	$2,850	$11,400	$45,650
Discrimination	Contingency	$3,400	$13,700	$51,350
Wrongful Termination	Contingency	$3,400	$13,700	$51,350
Whistleblower	Contingency	$5,700	$22,850	$114,150
Tax	Hourly	$1,700	$5,700	$17,100
Business	Hourly	$1,700	$6,850	$28,550
Medical Malpractice	Contingency	$28,550	$114,150	$399,550

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FAQs - Guardianship attorney fees in Hollywood

Guardianship lawyer fees in Hollywood average about $4,550, with a typical range of $1,700 to $13,700. That is roughly 114% of the U.S. average, adjusted for the local cost of living.

Hollywood's cost-of-living index is about 114% of the national average, so guardianship attorney fees here tend to run 14% higher than the U.S. norm.

The figures here are local averages. For a number tied to your specific situation, request a free match with a guardianship attorney in Hollywood, or enter your ZIP code for a more precise estimate.

We take the national benchmark for guardianship cases and adjust it by Hollywood's cost-of-living index — about 114% of the U.S. average — giving a local Low, Average, and High of $1,700, $4,550, and $13,700.

Hollywood averages about $4,550 for guardianship lawyer fees, compared with roughly $4,100 across Florida and $4,000 nationally.

Many guardianship attorneys in Hollywood offer a free initial consultation to review your case before you commit. Check each firm's listing above for details.

Look for a Hollywood attorney who regularly handles guardianship cases, check reviews and their standing with the Florida state bar, and use free consultations to compare a few before you decide.

Attorney fees pay for the lawyer's time and skill, while case costs are separate out-of-pocket expenses such as filing fees, records, and expert witnesses. In a Hollywood guardianship matter, always confirm how the costs are handled alongside the fee.

In Hollywood, guardianship lawyer fees are typically paid as a single flat fee agreed up front. Case costs are usually billed separately from the fee.

For most guardianship matters, yes — the right attorney can improve your outcome by more than the fee, and many work on terms that limit your risk. Use a free Hollywood consultation to weigh it for your situation.

ZIP codes covered

These Hollywood guardianship fee estimates apply to ZIP codes 33024, 33019, 33025.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · Fee figures are local averages for informational purposes only and are not legal advice or a quote. See how we estimate fees.