In Illinois, most estate plan projects cost between $500 and $5,000 per job, with a typical price near $1,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
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
At a glance
- Typical range$500 – $5,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
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.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
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.