Pricing
There is no one-size-fits-all estate plan. No matter your family size or financial situation, your estate plan should meet your current needs and remain flexible if anything changes in the future. We work together with our clients to design fully customized plans with understandable terms and affordable pricing. Our pricing listed below is intended to convey the general price you can expect for most packages. Please note that in some circumstances, your needs may require additional services that are not included. We will never surprise you with fees and all final pricing will be upfront and discussed prior to document creation. We operate on a flat-rate basis and never charge you for extra hours worked. We also offer Zelle, cash and check discounts as well as discounts for military/veterans, first responders, and teachers.
Package 1 – The Trust Based Package
The Trust-Based Package – Includes lifetime free revisions as your needs and circumstances change.
This is the most comprehensive package and allows for the greatest protection for your family and avoids much of the time and expense of probate. This package includes a will, commonly used trust documents, full children’s package, and full health-care package.
Add-ons of Elder Care Estate Planning and Special Needs Estate Planning are available.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Revocable Living Trust
Pour-over will
Your final wishes for your dependents and arrangements, with specific references to the details outlined in your Trust. Also used as a back-up in case any of your assets were left out of your trust.
Certificate of Trust
Provide this document to third parties in place of a copy of your Trust. This contains a summary of key provisions from your Trust, but does not reveal other personal details.
Funding Instructions
Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Directives
Property Memorandum and Memorandum of Trust
Asset Inventory
Full Children’s Package
A set of documents in which you name multiple temporary and permanent guardians for your kids, provide directions to first responders and medical professionals about your kids, and express detailed directives to the guardians and caretakers of your kids.
Estate Planning Binder
Digital Backup
Along with a physical paper copy, all of your executed estate planning documents are provided to you in a digital format in the event you need to print a backup.
Add-on trusts available at special pricing
BENEFITS
- AVOID PROBATE COURT
- DESIGNATE FINANCIAL AGENTS
- DESIGNATE HEALTHCARE AGENTS
- DECIDE WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
- GRANT TRUSTED INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
- DECIDE WHO WILL HANDLE YOUR AFFAIRS IN THE EVENT OF INCAPACITY
- SPECIFY YOUR FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
- LEAVE SPECIFIC GIFTS
- DETERMINE HOW YOUR ASSETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED
- ADD CONDITIONS TO ASSET DISTRIBUTIONS
- EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS FROM RECEIVING YOUR PROPERTY
- NOTE ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS
- FREE MODIFICATIONS IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
Average price is $1,900 for single individuals/$3,600 for couples (additional discount of $25/$50 for anyone paying by Zelle, cash, or check and additional discount for military/veterans, first responders, and teachers. Pricing for a trust is very fact-specific. Your needs may allow for a discounted price, or they may be more complex. There are many types of Living Trusts, not all will be suited for your situation. We will discuss all options before any commitment.
Package 2 – The Wills-Based Package
The Wills-Based Package – Includes lifetime free revisions as your needs and circumstances change.
This is an estate plan where probate avoidance is not desired. A Will-Based Estate Plan lays out your final wishes for the distribution of your assets and payment of taxes and expenses after you pass away.
This package also includes a will, children’s package, and health-care package.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Last Will and Testament
Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Directives
Property Memorandum
Full Children’s Package
Estate Planning Binder
Digital Backup
BENEFITS
- DESIGNATE FINANCIAL AGENTS
- DESIGNATE HEALTHCARE AGENTS
- DECIDE WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
- GRANT TRUSTED INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
- DECIDE WHO WILL HANDLE YOUR AFFAIRS IN THE EVENT OF INCAPACITY
- SPECIFY YOUR FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
- LEAVE SPECIFIC GIFTS
- DETERMINE HOW YOUR ASSETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED
- EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS FROM RECEIVING YOUR PROPERTY
- FREE MODIFICATIONS IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
Average price is $950 for single individuals/$1,750 for couples (additional discount for military/veterans, first responders, and teachers). A simple will (meaning a will that has one or two people inheriting property without any special arrangements may be cheaper. A more involved will with extra planning could be more).
Package 3 – The Children’s Package
The Children’s Package (as a stand-alone package) - Includes lifetime free revisions as your needs and circumstances change.
With our Children’s Package, you can specify who you want to look after your minor children, without having to complete your Last Will.
This plan is included for free in all our Trust Packages and Wills Packages but is also available as a stand-alone option. The stand-alone package is a great solution for parents who are not quite ready to start their entire Estate Plan, but still want to make sure their kids are looked after by someone they know and trust.
This plan allows you to name multiple temporary and permanent guardians for your kids, provide directions to first responders and medical professionals about your kids, and express detailed directives to the guardians and caretakers of your kids.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Nomination of Long-term Guardian
Nomination of Short-term Guardian
Nomination of Pre-need Guardian
Nomination of Healthcare Surrogate
Healthcare Directives
Care Instructions for Guardian
Babysitter Instructions
Confidential Exclusion of Guardian
Emergency ID cards
Digital Backup
BENEFITS
- AVOID CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
- DESIGNATE FINANCIAL AGENTS FOR MINOR CHILDREN
- DESIGNATE HEALTHCARE AGENTS FOR MINOR CHILDREN
- DECIDE WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOUR MINOR CHILDREN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
- EXCLUDE UNWANTED INDIVIDUALS FROM BEING APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF YOUR MINOR CHILDREN
- NOTE ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS
- FREE MODIFICATIONS IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE
Package 4 – Healthcare Package
The Healthcare Package (as a stand-alone package)
With our Healthcare Package, you specify your healthcare wishes and designate trusted decision-makers in the event of your incapacitation. These documents ensure your personal medical and financial affairs are managed according to your preference and are critical in case of a health emergency or a chronic illness.
This plan is included for free in all our Trust Packages and Wills Packages but is available as a stand-alone option. The stand-alone package is a great solution for people who may not be ready to create a wills or trust plan, already have a wills and trust plan, or need to update their existing healthcare estate plan and want the assurance of knowing that all their medical wishes covered.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Advanced Directive/Living Will
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
HIPAA Release Form
Healthcare Miscellaneous
Emergency ID cards
Digital Backup
BENEFITS AND RISKS
- WORKS WHEN YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR YOURSELF
- PROVIDES CLARITY OF YOUR HEALTHCARE WISHES
- ORGAN DONATION DECISION
- PROVIDES ACCESS TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS BY A TRUSTED PERSON
- RELIEVES YOUR LOVED ONES FROM HAVING TO GUESS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE WANTED
- DOES NOT WORK AFTER YOU PASS AWAY
- DOES NOT AVOID PROBATE
Average Price is $400 for a single individual and $500 for a couple.
Package 5 – Elder Care Package
Our Elder Care Package (available as an add-on to the Wills or Trusts Package or stand-alone) includes lifetime free revisions as your needs and circumstances change.
This package assists seniors and their families in making the tough decisions regarding long-term care planning.
This package is available as a stand-alone package or as an add-on to the wills or trusts package and includes:
- Trusts specific to your long-term elderly planning needs including Qualified Income Trusts (QITs, also known as Miller Trusts), Supplemental Needs Trusts
- Planned gifts and asset transfers
- Medicaid planning (including for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia)
- Advice regarding qualifying for Medicaid for income earners over the wage limit
- Advice regarding qualifying for Medicaid to avoid paying private nursing home rates
- Assistance with documents needed to plan ahead for serious illnesses, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia
- Advice and assistance regarding Veterans Administration benefits for daily care assistance that may be available to you and your spouse
- Documents to help avoid or plan for future guardianship
Average price as an add-on to the wills or trust package is $600 for single individuals and $900 for couples. For a stand-alone package, we will need to understand your specific needs in order to give an accurate assessment and pricing.
Package 6 – Special Needs Package
Special Needs Package (Available as an add-on to the Wills or Trusts Package, or stand-alone) and includes lifetime free revisions as your needs and circumstances change.
This package is available as a stand-alone package or as an add-on to the trusts or wills package and includes:
- Identifying a future caregiver who will take over responsibility for the special needs individual and provide the tools needed for that individual’s financial future.
- Provide advice to help parents understand the rights of a child or adult with special needs.
- Provide advice to families about the government assistance programs their loved one qualifies for.
- Provide advice and assistance with the set-up of tools their special needs loved one may qualify for, such as an ABLE account, which can help provide an additional source of funds for special needs individuals without compromising their ability to pursue disability assistance.
- Set up legal documentation to help protect a disabled or special needs family member without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.
- Set up a Trust that works for your situation, such as a Special Needs Trust or a Supplemental Needs Trust
Average price as an add-on to a Wills package is $600 for single individuals and $700 for couples. Pricing as a stand-alone Trust package is highly fact specific and will depend on your individual needs.
Package 7- LLC Full-service Package
Our LLC Full-service package allows you to sit back and let us take care of all the details of setting up your LLC as well as provides you the peace of mind of knowing you understand your future filing requirements, obligations to keep your personal assets shielded from your business risks, as well as qualified legal advice regarding your choice of business entity.
- Available Name Checking
- Certificate of Formation
- Assistance with obtaining a Registered Agent
- Drafting governing documents
- Obtaining an employer identification number (EIN) from the IRS for your business
- Notarize any necessary documents
Individual Documents and Services:
Estate planning services and other legal documents and services are available for a flat fee, as needed. Call to discuss your individual needs and pricing. Some available documents and services include:
- Estate Planning Evaluation
- Revocable Living Trust
- Last Will and Testament
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Nomination of Healthcare Surrogate
- Living Will
- HIPAA forms
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Pet Trust
- Gun Trust
- LLC Operating Agreement
- Quit Claim Deed to Trust
- Enhanced Life Estate Deed
- Funding of Trust Assistance
- Affidavits and Declarations
- Property Transfer Deeds
- Transfer on Death Deeds
- Lady Bird Deeds
- Vehicle Payable on Death Deeds
- And many, many more….