Well, it does depend a lot on what you need done. A long court case will be very expensive. Getting a power of attorney drafted won’t be. The important thing to consider is where you might end up if you don’t get the right legal work done, and weigh that up against what it will cost. That will help you to decide based not on “expensive” and “cheap” but on value – whether getting the security for you, your family or your business is worth the cost.