Compare Estate Planning Options

Find the right level of protection for your family. Compare features, benefits, and pricing across all our estate planning packages.

Features

Basic Will

$99

per person

Essential protection for simple estates and guardian appointments

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Living Trust

$689

individual or couple

Complete probate avoidance and privacy protection for homeowners

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Premium Trust

$989

with attorney review

Advanced protection for complex estates with attorney oversight

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Avoids Probate
Keeps Estate Private
Works While Living
Name Guardians for Children
Distribute Assets
Appoint Executor/Trustee
State-Specific Provisions
30-Day Revision Period
Asset Transfer Documents
Funding Instructions
Spendthrift Provisions
Attorney Review
Beneficiary Protection Provisions
Blended Family Provisions
Creditor Protection

Optional Add-Ons

Available with any package — essential documents for healthcare and financial decisions

Durable Power of Attorney +$39 each
Advance Health Care Directive +$39 each
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Understanding the differences

Here's what sets each option apart

Probate Avoidance

Basic Will:

May require probate depending on your state and estate value. Probate can take 9-18 months or longer and involve significant legal fees.

Living Trust:

Completely avoids probate. Assets transfer immediately to beneficiaries with no court involvement.

Premium Trust:

Avoids probate with additional asset protection provisions reviewed by an attorney.

Privacy Protection

Basic Will:

Becomes public record through probate. Anyone can see your assets, debts, and beneficiaries.

Living Trust:

Remains completely private. Your estate details are never filed with the court.

Premium Trust:

Maximum privacy with additional confidentiality provisions for complex situations.

Asset Access Timing

Basic Will:

Beneficiaries may wait 9-18 months or longer for probate completion before accessing assets.

Living Trust:

Beneficiaries can access assets immediately after your passing with no waiting period.

Premium Trust:

Immediate access with structured distribution options for beneficiary protection.

Total Cost Comparison

Basic Will:

$99 upfront, but probate costs can add thousands in legal and court fees depending on your state and estate size.

Living Trust:

$689 one-time cost. No probate fees. Saves thousands compared to will + probate.

Premium Trust:

$989 one-time cost includes attorney review. Maximum savings and protection for complex estates.

Which option is right for you?

Basic Will is right if:

  • You don't own a home or real estate
  • You mainly need to name guardians
  • You want the most affordable option
  • You have a simple, straightforward estate
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Premium Trust is right if:

  • You have a blended family
  • You need creditor protection
  • You want attorney review
  • Your situation is complex
  • You want maximum protection
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Common questions about choosing

Yes, you can start with a will and create a trust later. However, if you own a home or have significant assets, it's more cost-effective to start with a trust. Creating a trust later means paying for both documents separately.

Joint ownership helps when the first spouse passes, but when the surviving spouse dies, those assets still go through probate. A trust protects your family from probate at both deaths and provides continued management if either spouse becomes incapacitated.

The Living Trust ($689) includes all core documents for probate avoidance. The Premium Trust ($989) adds attorney review and advanced provisions for complex situations like blended families, creditor protection, and beneficiary protection. Choose Premium if you have complicated family dynamics or want maximum asset protection.

If you own a home or real estate, a trust is almost always the better choice. Beyond that, if you want to avoid probate, keep your estate private, or control how your assets are distributed over time, a trust provides protections that a will cannot. Our will page includes a quick quiz to help you decide.

Yes! You can add a Durable Power of Attorney ($39 each) and Advance Health Care Directive ($39 each) to any package. These documents are essential for healthcare and financial decisions if you become incapacitated, and they work alongside both wills and trusts.

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