Rate Chart
| Estate Planning Service | Average Cost Range (per person) | Typical Time to Complete | Brief Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | $100 | 1 – 2 hours | An introductory meeting to discuss needs and goals. |
| Drafting a Will | $500 – $1,200 | 1 – 2 weeks | Creating a legal document to outline the distribution of assets. |
| Advance Directive for Health Care | $300 – $500 | 1 – 2 weeks | Establishing preferences for medical care if incapacitated. |
| Power of Attorney | $300 – $700 | 1 – 2 weeks | Granting someone authority to act on behalf of another. |
| Revocable or Irevocable Trust | $1,050 – $4,900 | 2 – 4 weeks | Creating a trust that can be altered or revoked by the grantor. |
| Comprehensive Estate Plan | $1,500 – $4,000 | 4 – 6 weeks | An all-inclusive package covering various estate planning needs. |
| Document Review and Updates | $100 – $1000 | 1 – 2 weeks | Reviewing and updating existing estate planning documents. |
| Trust Administration | $2,000 – $5,000 | 3 – 6 months | Managing and distributing assets in a trust. |
| Probate | $2,000 – $10,000 | 6 months – 1 year | Legal process to settle a deceased person’s estate. |
| Other Legal Services | $350 – $500 per hour | Depends on Circumstances of Representation. | For any legal services not listed in the chart above, fees will be billed on an hourly basis. The hourly rate and expected time to complete the work will vary depending on the specific services requested. |
Information
These price ranges are intended to provide a realistic starting point for budgeting. Your individual circumstances, family dynamics, assets, and goals will ultimately determine the final cost of your specific estate planning needs.
**In-person consultations may be charged at a higher rate, depending on the travel distance to the meeting. ****
First Responder Discount: All first responders receive a 25% discount.
Couples and Family Discount: The rates listed are per individual. For couples who complete their estate plan simultaneously, one partner will receive a 25% discount. For families completing their estate plan simultaneously, any planning documents prepared for children — such as healthcare directives, special needs trusts, or guardianship trusts — will receive a 50% discount.