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How Much Does a Revocable Living Trust Cost?

A trust costs more upfront but avoids probate entirely. Compare document purchase, annual subscriptions, and life event fees across attorneys, online services, and SimplyTrust.

Select events that might happen. These affect costs on some platforms.

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Select your state to see how estate planning costs compare across providers including life events.

Quick examples:
West Dakota: $999,999 (99.9%)East Montana: $888,888 (88.8%)

Cost estimates based on published pricing. Actual costs may vary.Pricing verified January 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Living trust costs range from under $100 for basic online services to several thousand dollars when working with an attorney. 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. Attorneys are commonly used for complex assets, blended families, business interests, or special needs beneficiaries. This calculator helps you compare total costs across both options.

How Much Does a Revocable Living Trust Cost?

Revocable living trust costs vary significantly by provider and how you plan to use it. Online services charge lower upfront fees but may require purchasing a new plan for major life events like marriage or divorce.

Traditional attorneys charge state-specific hourly rates. Initial trust creation typically costs more upfront, and each amendment adds to your lifetime cost.

SimplyTrust offers an affordable subscription model with a small upfront fee to digitally notarize. Minor updates are included, and major life events cost a fraction of what competitors charge.

A revocable living trust can avoid probate entirely, saving your heirs time and money. Assets in the trust transfer privately without court involvement.

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Starting a life together means planning for it. Beneficiary updates, asset titling, powers of attorney, and what blended families need to know.

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What's Fair Trustee Compensation?

Find out what's fair compensation for serving as trustee. Compare family, professional, and corporate trustee rates based on your situation.

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What Does Estate Planning Actually Cost?

See the true cost of estate planning. Compare SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys including life events like marriage, divorce, and having children.

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Step-by-step guide for successor trustees administering a trust. Understand your duties, notification deadlines, and asset management responsibilities.

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Get a personalized checklist for settling an estate after someone passes away. Covers trust administration, probate, and intestate estates.

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