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the Price of Estate Planning Services

Price 
Location 
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Description
$ 150
Nov 2006
Van Wert, Ohio
Writing a will and allocating assets  more... close row
$ 2700
Jan 2007
Phoenix, AZ
Trust fund for newborn grandson  more... close row
$ 500
Jan 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Estate planning with trusts for kids  more... close row
$ 2000
Mar 2007
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Check to see who specializes in estate planning  more... close row

Description of service

I had my estate planned by an attorney in town. There was a fee of $2,000, which included drafting of all the basic estate legal documents, filing same with the court, notary fees, and consultations with the attorney.


Review of Service

The service I got was good. It took awhile to get an appointment with the attorney, but that can be expected. Once we got in, the procedures were fairly simple. I had to list all of my belongings, bring in bank statements, etc., and figure out where I wanted my various belongings to be distributed once I pass. The attorney had much valuable advice since that's what she specialized in. While this was the first time I had ever planned an estate, she had done so numerous times. Her hourly rate was approximately $175, and then there were fees for the notary service, filing with the court, copies, etc. All in all, I think the expense of the estate planning was well worth the peace of mind that it brought.


Tips

I would check in the phone book to see what attorneys in your area specialize in estate planning. Then, call well ahead of when you plan to meet with the attorney, as they are very busy people and it can take awhile to get in. Then, have your legal documents and account statements all together so it goes smoothly.


$ 200
Feb 2008
Pine Bluff, AR
Making a will to avoid problems later  more... close row
$ 350
Feb 2006
Cape Canaveral, FL
Extra cost for legal paperwork  more... close row
$ 575
Nov 2007
Canton Ohio
Flat rate for estate planning and legal advice  more... close row
$ 4700
May 2006
Columbus, OH
Established law firm provided estate planning  more... close row
$ 500
Jan 2008
Orlando, Florida
Flat rate better than hourly  more... close row
$ 700
Jan 2008
Brighton, MI
Prepeare your estate  more... close row