How Much Does Will & Trust Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$200
Average
$1,500
High End
$5,000
per document set
What Does Will & Trust Include?
Estate planning documents including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives protect your family and assets.
The national average cost for will & trust is $1,500 per document set. Most homeowners pay between $200 and $5,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Document Type
Simple will: $200-$600. Living trust: $1,500-$4,000. Comprehensive estate plan: $2,500-$5,000+
Method
Online service: $100-$500. Attorney: $500-$5,000
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Simple will vs comprehensive estate plan
- ✓Trust complexity
- ✓Attorney vs online service
- ✓Estate size
- ✓Number of beneficiaries
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Online services like LegalZoom offer simple wills for $100-$300
- 2.Bundle will + trust + power of attorney for package pricing
- 3.Review and update existing documents rather than starting from scratch
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📈 Will & Trust Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.7% over the last 5 years
$1,274
2022
$1,327
2023
$1,413
2024
$1,453
2025
$1,500
2026
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,274 | — |
| 2023 | $1,327 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $1,413 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $1,453 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $1,500 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Will & Trust Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $164 | $1,230 | $4,100 |
| Alaska | $256 | $1,920 | $6,400 |
| Arizona | $190 | $1,425 | $4,750 |
| Arkansas | $160 | $1,200 | $4,000 |
| California | $270 | $2,025 | $6,750 |
| Colorado | $216 | $1,620 | $5,400 |
| Connecticut | $244 | $1,830 | $6,100 |
| Delaware | $210 | $1,575 | $5,250 |
| District of Columbia | $250 | $1,875 | $6,250 |
| Florida | $196 | $1,470 | $4,900 |
| Georgia | $180 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
| Hawaii | $284 | $2,130 | $7,100 |
| Idaho | $184 | $1,380 | $4,600 |
| Illinois | $210 | $1,575 | $5,250 |
| Indiana | $176 | $1,320 | $4,400 |
| Iowa | $172 | $1,290 | $4,300 |
| Kansas | $170 | $1,275 | $4,250 |
| Kentucky | $168 | $1,260 | $4,200 |
| Louisiana | $174 | $1,305 | $4,350 |
| Maine | $204 | $1,530 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | $230 | $1,725 | $5,750 |
| Massachusetts | $260 | $1,950 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | $184 | $1,380 | $4,600 |
| Minnesota | $204 | $1,530 | $5,100 |
| Mississippi | $156 | $1,170 | $3,900 |
| Missouri | $174 | $1,305 | $4,350 |
| Montana | $190 | $1,425 | $4,750 |
| Nebraska | $176 | $1,320 | $4,400 |
| Nevada | $204 | $1,530 | $5,100 |
| New Hampshire | $224 | $1,680 | $5,600 |
| New Jersey | $250 | $1,875 | $6,250 |
| New Mexico | $180 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
| New York | $264 | $1,980 | $6,600 |
| North Carolina | $180 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
| North Dakota | $180 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
| Ohio | $180 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
| Oklahoma | $166 | $1,245 | $4,150 |
| Oregon | $220 | $1,650 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $204 | $1,530 | $5,100 |
| Rhode Island | $230 | $1,725 | $5,750 |
| South Carolina | $174 | $1,305 | $4,350 |
| South Dakota | $170 | $1,275 | $4,250 |
| Tennessee | $172 | $1,290 | $4,300 |
| Texas | $186 | $1,395 | $4,650 |
| Utah | $190 | $1,425 | $4,750 |
| Vermont | $216 | $1,620 | $5,400 |
| Virginia | $210 | $1,575 | $5,250 |
| Washington | $230 | $1,725 | $5,750 |
| West Virginia | $160 | $1,200 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | $188 | $1,410 | $4,700 |
| Wyoming | $184 | $1,380 | $4,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a will or a trust?
A will is sufficient for simple estates. A trust avoids probate, provides more control, and is better for larger estates or complex family situations.
How often should I update my will?
Review every 3-5 years or after major life events (marriage, divorce, children, significant asset changes).
🏙️ Will & Trust Cost by City
Compare will & trust costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$2,175
Los Angeles
CA
$2,070
Chicago
IL
$1,725
Houston
TX
$1,425
Phoenix
AZ
$1,470
Philadelphia
PA
$1,680
San Antonio
TX
$1,320
San Diego
CA
$1,980
Dallas
TX
$1,530
San Jose
CA
$2,280
Austin
TX
$1,575
Jacksonville
FL
$1,380
Fort Worth
TX
$1,425
Columbus
OH
$1,350
Charlotte
NC
$1,425
Indianapolis
IN
$1,320
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San Francisco, CA
$2,325
Seattle, WA
$1,950
Denver, CO
$1,725
Washington D.C., DC
$2,025
Nashville, TN
$1,500
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,230
El Paso, TX
$1,230
Boston, MA
$2,100
Portland, OR
$1,770
Las Vegas, NV
$1,530
Memphis, TN
$1,230
Louisville, KY
$1,275
Baltimore, MD
$1,650
Milwaukee, WI
$1,380
Albuquerque, NM
$1,320
Tucson, AZ
$1,320
Fresno, CA
$1,575
Sacramento, CA
$1,770
Mesa, AZ
$1,425
Kansas City, MO
$1,350
Atlanta, GA
$1,575
Omaha, NE
$1,320
Colorado Springs, CO
$1,530
Raleigh, NC
$1,470
Long Beach, CA
$2,025
Virginia Beach, VA
$1,575
Miami, FL
$1,800
Oakland, CA
$2,175
Minneapolis, MN
$1,620
Tampa, FL
$1,530
Tulsa, OK
$1,230
Arlington, TX
$1,425
New Orleans, LA
$1,425
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,425
St. Louis, MO
$1,320
Bakersfield, CA
$1,530
Anaheim, CA
$2,025
Honolulu, HI
$2,250
Santa Ana, CA
$1,980
Riverside, CA
$1,725
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,275
Lexington, KY
$1,320
Stockton, CA
$1,650
Henderson, NV
$1,530
St. Paul, MN
$1,575
Cincinnati, OH
$1,320
Anchorage, AK
$1,920
Greensboro, NC
$1,320
Plano, TX
$1,575
Newark, NJ
$1,875
Lincoln, NE
$1,275
Orlando, FL
$1,530
Irvine, CA
$2,100
Durham, NC
$1,425
Chula Vista, CA
$1,920
Toledo, OH
$1,230
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,230
Jersey City, NJ
$2,025
St. Petersburg, FL
$1,530
Laredo, TX
$1,200
Madison, WI
$1,470
Chandler, AZ
$1,470
Buffalo, NY
$1,380
Lubbock, TX
$1,230
Scottsdale, AZ
$1,680
Reno, NV
$1,575
Glendale, AZ
$1,425
Gilbert, AZ
$1,530
Winston-Salem, NC
$1,275
North Las Vegas, NV
$1,470
Norfolk, VA
$1,470
Chesapeake, VA
$1,530
Irving, TX
$1,500
Fremont, CA
$2,175
Richmond, VA
$1,470
Boise, ID
$1,470
San Bernardino, CA
$1,620
Spokane, WA
$1,425
Des Moines, IA
$1,275
Tacoma, WA
$1,725
Modesto, CA
$1,575
Fontana, CA
$1,650
Moreno Valley, CA
$1,620
Fayetteville, NC
$1,275
Birmingham, AL
$1,230
Rochester, NY
$1,380
Salt Lake City, UT
$1,575
Oxnard, CA
$1,830
Knoxville, TN
$1,275
Worcester, MA
$1,725
Brownsville, TX
$1,170
Grand Rapids, MI
$1,350
Newport News, VA
$1,425
Huntsville, AL
$1,275
Amarillo, TX
$1,230
Little Rock, AR
$1,230
Montgomery, AL
$1,200
Akron, OH
$1,230
Augusta, GA
$1,230
Baton Rouge, LA
$1,275
Mobile, AL
$1,200
Shreveport, LA
$1,200
Tallahassee, FL
$1,350
Hartford, CT
$1,725
Providence, RI
$1,680
Charleston, SC
$1,470
Savannah, GA
$1,320
Columbia, SC
$1,275
Chattanooga, TN
$1,275
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1,770
Dayton, OH
$1,230
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,275
Springfield, MO
$1,200
Jackson, MS
$1,170
Palm Bay, FL
$1,425
Lakeland, FL
$1,380
Cape Coral, FL
$1,470
Pensacola, FL
$1,320
Port St. Lucie, FL
$1,470
Naperville, IL
$1,725
Tempe, AZ
$1,500
Overland Park, KS
$1,425
McKinney, TX
$1,530
Frisco, TX
$1,575
Cary, NC
$1,530
Clarksville, TN
$1,275
Cedar Rapids, IA
$1,230
Peoria, AZ
$1,470
Surprise, AZ
$1,425
Denton, TX
$1,470
Roseville, CA
$1,725
Gainesville, FL
$1,320
Bellevue, WA
$2,100
Murfreesboro, TN
$1,380
Round Rock, TX
$1,530
Columbia, MD
$1,725
Boulder, CO
$1,875
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,650
Santa Fe, NM
$1,575
Wilmington, NC
$1,380
Greenville, SC
$1,320
Fargo, ND
$1,275
Provo, UT
$1,470
Duluth, MN
$1,320
Billings, MT
$1,380
Missoula, MT
$1,470
Cheyenne, WY
$1,320
Burlington, VT
$1,620
Portland, ME
$1,620
Concord, NH
$1,575
Bismarck, ND
$1,275
Rapid City, SD
$1,275
Casper, WY
$1,320
Bangor, ME
$1,425
Charleston, WV
$1,200
Dover, DE
$1,470
Manchester, NH
$1,620
Bridgeport, CT
$1,800
Stamford, CT
$2,025
Wichita, KS
$1,230
Topeka, KS
$1,200
Springfield, IL
$1,275
Rockford, IL
$1,275
Erie, PA
$1,230
Scranton, PA
$1,275
Flint, MI
$1,170
Lansing, MI
$1,275
Syracuse, NY
$1,320
Albany, NY
$1,425
Eugene, OR
$1,575
Salem, OR
$1,530
Fort Collins, CO
$1,650
Pueblo, CO
$1,275
Aurora, CO
$1,620
Santa Barbara, CA
$2,100
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,920
Pasadena, CA
$2,070
Visalia, CA
$1,500
Pomona, CA
$1,770
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,320
Daytona Beach, FL
$1,380
Sarasota, FL
$1,575
Naples, FL
$1,770
Ocala, FL
$1,275
Athens, GA
$1,275
Macon, GA
$1,200
Lexington, SC
$1,275
Asheville, NC
$1,530
Flagstaff, AZ
$1,620
Rochester, NY
$1,380
New Haven, CT
$1,620
Manchester, NH
$1,575
Augusta, GA
$1,230
Fort Myers, FL
$1,470
Wilmington, NC
$1,425
Arlington, VA
$1,950
Green Bay, WI
$1,275
South Bend, IN
$1,230
Bend, OR
$1,680
Bellingham, WA
$1,650
Midland, TX
$1,425
Waco, TX
$1,230
Newark, NJ
$1,800
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$1,514
Avg Reported
$1,060
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$2,195
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