Kind Path Guide Billing Policy

I believe in straightforward, transparent billing. Here is everything you need to know about how I charge for my services and when payment is expected.

MY RATES

HOURLY
Starting at $100 / hr
Billed in 15-minute increments. The minimum billable unit is $25.

INITIAL CONSULTATION
$100 per session (1 hour) · in-home or Zoom

A required first step for all new planning work. This session helps us clarify your situation, name your priorities, and confirm that a planning session is the right next step. The fee is a flat rate per session — not per person — and may be shared among those attending.

PLANNING SESSION FACILITATION
(Crisis Planning, Advanced Directives, Power of Attorney, POLST, etc.)
$300 per session (90 minutes) · 1–4 people (family, friends, or neighbors) · in-home or Zoom

A focused working session to build your plan. Like the consultation, this is a flat rate per session that may be split among attendees. An initial consultation is required before booking.

Group sessions and shared fees
Consultations and planning sessions may include up to 4 people. When a session is shared, one invoice is issued to a single point of contact designated before the session. How the group divides the fee among themselves is up to them — I bill and correspond with the point of contact only.

PROJECT RATE
Negotiated per project
Fixed-fee project pricing is available and scoped on a case-by-case basis.

All rates are confirmed in writing prior to the start of any engagement. If your needs change mid-project, I will discuss any rate adjustments with you before they take effect.

How time is tracked

Hourly work is logged in 15-minute increments. Time is recorded from the moment active work on your matter begins, including calls, research, drafting, coordination, and any other billable activity through to completion.

  • The smallest billable unit is 15 minutes ($25 at the standard rate).
  • Time is rounded to the nearest 15-minute increment, never up to the nearest hour.
  • Each invoice includes a description of services rendered so you can see exactly what was worked on.

Invoicing and payment

Invoices are issued by email at the end of each calendar month, summarizing all work completed during that period.

Payment due within 5 business days
Payment is expected within 5 business days of the invoice date. Accepted payment methods will be noted on your invoice.

Questions or disputes
If you have a question about a charge, please reach out within 5 business days of receiving the invoice. I am happy to review and clarify any line item.

MONTHLY RETAINER

Negotiated per client
Retainer rates may be discussed and agreed upon at any time after the initial consultation for ongoing services.

  • Retainer agreements outline a set monthly amount in exchange for a defined scope of availability or services.
  • Project agreements include a fixed fee, a clear scope of work, and agreed-upon deliverables.
  • Any work outside the agreed scope will be discussed and approved with you before additional charges are incurred.

Questions about your invoice

If anything on your invoice is unclear, I want to hear from you. Please contact me within 5 business days of receipt and I will review the charges with you. My goal is always a billing experience that feels fair, clear, and consistent with the work we agreed to do.

Kind Path Guide · Billing policy · 2026