How Much Does a Revocable Living Trust Cost?
Compare revocable living trust costs across providers. See how life events like marriage and divorce affect your total cost over 5 years.
Attorney costs vary by state
Trusts avoid probate but cost more upfront
Couples plans cost more upfront on some platforms
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Cost estimates based on published pricing. Actual costs may vary.Pricing verified January 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Living trust costs range from under $100 for basic online services to several thousand dollars for attorney-drafted documents. The true cost depends on your provider, whether you need individual or couples coverage, and how often you need to make changes over time.
A living trust can avoid probate entirely, which typically costs 3-8% of your estate value. For estates over $100,000, the probate savings usually exceed the trust creation cost. Trusts also provide privacy since they do not go through public probate court.
Trust costs vary based on provider type (online vs attorney), complexity of your estate, whether you need individual or couples coverage, and ongoing maintenance. Some providers also charge for amendments while others include them.
Ongoing costs include subscription fees (for some providers), amendment fees for life events, and potential refunding costs if you need to move assets. SimplyTrust includes minor amendments in the subscription, while others charge per change.
Online services work well for straightforward estates. Consider an attorney if you have complex assets, blended families, business interests, or special needs beneficiaries. This calculator helps you compare total costs across both options.
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