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Published online living-trust packages in this comparison start at $399 for one person; attorney-prepared plans have a different scope and price. Budget for the documents, signing, asset transfers and later updates. Below are current provider prices and named attorney examples, followed by guides for all 50 states and DC. These examples are not a national 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.
Attorney prices: named examples, not a national average
A useful price comparison identifies the provider, the package and its exclusions. These three public fee schedules illustrate why a document-only price should not be compared with a plan that includes advice and property work.
| Published fee source | Individual / couple | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Eileen Lawrence, Texas | $1,640 / $2,750 | Living-trust package includes one deed and funding help. |
| Jessica Parenti, Massachusetts | $2,250 / $2,750 | Basic trust-based plan; property conveyance is separately priced. |
| First Coast Legacy Law, Florida | From $2,800 / $3,800 | Trust package includes one quitclaim deed. |
These are research examples, not endorsements or a representative survey. Location can affect a quote, but so can the number of people, documents, properties and consultations. We do not calculate a state or national average from this small sample.
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.
Why two trust quotes can differ
Compare the household and workload before comparing the total. One quote may cover a single person, another two coordinated plans. A trust distributing everything outright differs from a plan with ongoing management for beneficiaries. Property in several states may need more than one local review.
Ask whether the service includes advice about family circumstances, beneficiary designations and ownership, or only document preparation. A will, a revocable trust, an irrevocable tax-planning trust and a trust used for benefits planning are different products. Their prices are not interchangeable.
Having more assets does not automatically mean a proportional drafting fee. The questions are what decisions need advice, what documents need preparation and what transfers require implementation. Ask each provider to price the same list.
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?
Living trust cost guides by state
Use your state guide to compare the scope of local quotes and the rules that affect planning. The directory is not a survey of statewide average fees.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Living trust cost questions
How much does a living trust cost?
Published online living-trust packages in this comparison start at $399 for one person; attorney-prepared plans have a different scope and price. Budget for the documents, signing, asset transfers and later updates. Below are current provider prices and named attorney examples, followed by guides for all 50 states and DC. These examples are not a national 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
- Texas attorney fee example
- Massachusetts attorney fee example
- Florida attorney fee example
Educational information, not legal advice. Editorial standards and affiliate policy.