Most estate plan projects cost between $500 and $5,000 per job, with a typical price near $1,500. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical estate plan cost
$500 – $5,000
per job · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Estate plan cost breakdown
- Basic will package$500 – $1,500typical $1,000
- Living trust$2,000 – $5,000typical $3,500
- Comprehensive plan (trust+tax planning)$3,000 – $10,000typical $6,000
What Estate Planning costs
Covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Simple wills run $500–$1,500; living trusts cost $2,000–$5,000. Attorney fees vary by location and complexity.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does estate planning cost?
A basic will and directives cost $500–$1,500. Trusts are $2,000–$5,000. Comprehensive plans with tax strategies can exceed $10,000.
What drives the cost of estate planning?
Attorney experience, location, complexity (assets, beneficiaries, tax issues), and whether you need a trust. Additional documents add fees.
How can I save on estate planning?
Use online services for simple estates, compare attorney fees, and bundle services. But for complex assets, professional help is worth it.