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How Much Does a Will Cost in Massachusetts?

Compare will costs across providers in Massachusetts. Includes document purchase, annual subscriptions, life event fees, and probate costs your heirs will pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will costs in Massachusetts depend on the provider. Online services range from $30-$300 upfront. Attorneys in Massachusetts charge around $387/hour for wills and estates, putting a simple will between $1,161 and $2,322. However, all wills go through probate, which adds 3-8% of estate value in costs for heirs.

Probate costs in Massachusetts typically total 3-8% of estate value, including attorney fees, executor fees, court filing fees, and publication costs. These costs are paid by the estate before assets transfer to beneficiaries, reducing the total inheritance. Estimate the full cost with the Massachusetts probate calculator.

No. All wills must go through probate in Massachusetts. Probate is the court-supervised process that validates the will, pays debts, and distributes assets. A revocable living trust is an alternative that transfers assets to beneficiaries without probate.

Online will services cost $30-$300 upfront compared to $1,161-$2,322 for an attorney in Massachusetts. Either way, the will goes through the same probate process. Total cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and the eventual probate expenses heirs will pay.

Life events like marriage, divorce, or having a child require updating your will. Some online providers require purchasing a new document. Attorney amendments in Massachusetts cost $392 to $784 for minor changes and $1,568 to $3,136 for major restructuring.

Massachusetts has specific requirements for executing a valid will, including witness and notary rules. A will that does not meet these requirements may not be accepted during probate. See the full requirements with the Massachusetts signing requirements tool.

Will Costs in Massachusetts

Will creation costs in Massachusetts range from $30-$300 (online) to $1,161-$2,322 (attorney at $335/hour). Unlike a trust, a will always requires probate, so the true cost includes both the upfront document fee and the probate expenses your family will face later.

Massachusetts probate takes 6 monthsM.G.L. c. 190B §§ 3-301, 3-306, 3-603, 3-706, 3-715, 3-719, 3-720, 3-803, 3-1201Verified Apr 15, 2026 to 9 monthsM.G.L. c. 190B §§ 3-301, 3-306, 3-603, 3-706, 3-715, 3-719, 3-720, 3-803, 3-1201Verified Apr 15, 2026 for simple estates. Attorney fees during probate are reasonable compensationNo specific statute for general probate attorney fees; reasonable compensation subject to court review. M.G.L. c. 190B § 3-720 covers litigation expense reimbursement only.Verified Apr 15, 2026. Estates under $25,000M.G.L. c. 190B §§ 3-301, 3-306, 3-603, 3-706, 3-715, 3-719, 3-720, 3-803, 3-1201Verified Apr 15, 2026 may qualify for a simplified procedure, but larger estates face the full process. The Massachusetts probate calculator estimates these costs.

Massachusetts has specific rules for signing a valid will, including witness counts and notarization. A will that does not meet these requirements may be rejected by the probate court. The Massachusetts signing requirements outline exactly what is needed.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated April 15, 2026

Legal Sources

  • M.G.L. c. 190B §§ 3-301, 3-306, 3-603, 3-706, 3-715, 3-719, 3-720, 3-803, 3-1201
  • No specific statute for general probate attorney fees; reasonable compensation subject to court review. M.G.L. c. 190B § 3-720 covers litigation expense reimbursement only.

Data sourced from Massachusetts statutes and official state code. How we research.

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