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A trust costs more upfront but avoids probate entirely. Compare document purchase, annual subscriptions, and life event fees across attorneys, online services, and SimplyTrust.
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. Use our Do I Need a Trust? tool to see if a trust makes sense for your situation, or compare with our Probate Cost Calculator.
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. You can also create a Revocable Living Trust directly with SimplyTrust.
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