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A Florida living-trust budget should separate the document package from homestead advice, deed work and ongoing support. The online plans compared below start at $399 for an individual. One published Florida attorney package starts at $2,800 individual or $3,800 couple and includes a deed. That is a named example, not a statewide average.
Prices and cited sources checked October 11, 2026. Published-source research; not a personalized quote or hands-on purchase review.
Current online trust package prices
| Named package | Individual / couple | Cost distinction |
|---|---|---|
| LegalZoom Basic Trust | $399 / $499 | Attorney consultations are not included. |
| Trust & Will Trust Plan | $499 / $599 | Optional support and memberships cost extra. |
| LegalZoom Premium Trust | $549 / $649 | Included first-year attorney access renews at $199/year. |
These are selected packages, not the entire market. Verify checkout totals, household eligibility and cancellation terms. A package price does not establish what your property transfers will cost.
A published Florida attorney price example
First Coast Legacy Law in Fernandina Beach lists a revocable-trust package starting at $2,800 individual or $3,800 couple. Its package includes supporting estate documents and one quitclaim deed. The firm separately lists deed work at $500 plus recording costs.
For example, if a couple needs that starting package and one additional separately priced deed, the arithmetic is $3,800 + $500 = $4,300 before applicable recording costs or other additions. This is a worked example using the posted fees, not a quote or promise that the firm will accept a particular case.
Ask whether the included deed is suitable for the property, whether title review is included and how additional properties are charged. A price described as “trust only” may exclude the supporting documents or transfers.
What it costs to put your house in a trust
Start with the document price, then ask for the property work as a separate line item. A trust document does not by itself change the owner named on a deed. Before signing a transfer, confirm how it affects the title, mortgage, insurance and any homestead or other exemption.
| Budget item | Question to resolve before paying |
|---|---|
| Documents and advice | Which trust, will, powers of attorney and health documents are included? Is individual legal review included or additional? |
| Deed preparation and title review | How many properties are covered? Who checks the existing title and prepares each transfer? |
| Recording and transfer charges | Are government fees, filing-service charges and any applicable transfer taxes included? |
| Signing | Who supplies witnesses or notarization where required? Is an offsite appointment extra? |
| Other assets | Who handles bank or investment account paperwork and beneficiary coordination? Which assets should stay outside the trust? |
| Updates and support | When do editing access and consultations end? Does anything renew automatically? |
Your setup budget = package price + separately quoted advice + property transfers + signing and filing charges. Add only costs that are not already included. Request a written list of exclusions so one included deed is not counted twice.
Our trust-funding guide explains the implementation work. Retirement accounts, jointly owned property and beneficiary-designated assets need particular care; do not automatically retitle every asset.
Florida issues that can change the quote
Homestead and ownership review. The Florida Bar’s revocable-trust guide explains why mortgages, homestead restrictions and property ownership matter when funding a trust. Ask for Florida-specific advice before transferring a home; a generic deed price does not establish that the transfer is suitable.
Probate and trust administration are different budgets. Florida’s ordinary probate-attorney fee schedule is not a mandatory bill and fees may be negotiated. It prices administration work, not creation of a living trust. A trust can also require legal, accounting and trustee work after death.
Use the Florida estate-planning guide for the broader choices and the Florida home-transfer guide to prepare questions about alternatives. Avoid choosing a trust solely by multiplying your house value by an assumed probate percentage.
Renewals and costs after setup
Keep three budgets separate: creating the plan now, maintaining it during your life, and administering it after death. Later amendments, new deeds, professional advice or a professional trustee can create additional charges.
For online plans, check Trust & Will’s membership terms and LegalZoom’s support and renewal terms. Editing access and legal consultations are not necessarily permanent. Compare the renewal date, cancellation method and what happens to document access before purchasing an optional service.
Ask who will keep proof that asset transfers were completed. Saving documents in an online account does not establish that a bank, brokerage or land registry has accepted a change. Review the plan when ownership or family circumstances change.
When individual advice belongs in the budget
Get advice before choosing documents if you have a blended family, a beneficiary receiving means-tested benefits, disputed ownership, business interests, property in multiple states, significant tax exposure or uncertainty about capacity or who should inherit.
Online preparation can be a practical option for straightforward instructions when you understand the remaining work. It is not a promise that a particular package fits every household. Compare the services included, not a provider’s speed claim.
Questions that make quotes comparable
- What exact documents and consultations are included for each person?
- How many deeds and account transfers are included, and who finishes them?
- Which signing, title, recording, tax and shipping charges remain separate?
- What changes would increase this quote?
- What will later revisions and support cost?
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Living trust cost questions
How much does a living trust cost in Florida?
A Florida living-trust budget should separate the document package from homestead advice, deed work and ongoing support. The online plans compared below start at $399 for an individual. One published Florida attorney package starts at $2,800 individual or $3,800 couple and includes a deed. That is a named example, not a statewide average.
Is putting a house in a trust included in the package price?
Not necessarily. Ask whether deed preparation, title review, recording and other property charges are included. Identify each property and request a written quote for work outside the package.
Does a living trust have an annual fee?
The answer depends on the services you choose. Online memberships, professional advice, amendments, additional property transfers or professional trustee services can create later costs. Check renewal and cancellation terms before buying.
Is an online trust the same as a completed estate plan?
No. Choosing suitable documents, signing them correctly and arranging the appropriate asset transfers are separate steps. Buying documents alone does not complete the funding work.
Only need a will? Review will costs and requirements before paying for a trust package.
Sources and price methodology
We checked public product pages and the named firms’ own fee schedules on October 11, 2026. Examples were selected because their prices and scope are published. They are not a random sample, statewide averages or negotiated quotes. Confirm availability and inclusions directly; a provider can change prices.
- Trust & Will: listed package prices
- Trust & Will: memberships
- LegalZoom: package comparison
- Named local attorney fee schedule
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