How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Georgia?

Estate planning in Georgia costs between $500 and $6,500 depending on the documents you need and the complexity of your situation. At Atlanta Estate Planning, every service is a flat fee. You know the exact cost before you decide to move forward.

The most common package — a complete revocable living trust with pour-over will, financial power of attorney, and healthcare directive — costs $3,500. This is a one-time flat fee that covers everything from the first call through signing. No additional fees for documents, revisions, or calls.

Why Flat Fees Matter

Most estate planning attorneys in Georgia bill by the hour. A straightforward trust can run $300 to $500 per hour, with final bills ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 or more depending on how many drafts and calls you need. You have no way of knowing the total until the work is done.

Atlanta Estate Planning charges a flat fee for every service. The price you see is the price you pay. No surprises at the end. No invoices for phone calls. No billing for revisions during the drafting process.

What Affects the Total Cost

What assets you own. Properties, business interests, and out-of-state real estate add complexity. A basic trust for someone with a home and retirement accounts costs less than a trust that needs to coordinate with an LLC or S-Corp.

What documents you need. A complete estate plan includes a trust, pour-over will, financial power of attorney, and healthcare directive. If you only need one document — a standalone will or a standalone power of attorney — the cost is lower.

Your family situation. Blended families, minor children, and beneficiaries with special needs require additional planning layers. These situations affect the time required and may affect the total cost.

Georgia-Specific Costs You Should Know

Probate costs in Georgia. If you die without a trust, your estate goes through probate. Georgia probate costs 3% to 8% of the gross estate value in attorney and court fees. On a $500,000 estate, that is $15,000 to $40,000 in fees paid before your family receives anything.

Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts. If Medicaid planning is part of your goal, an irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) protects assets from being counted toward Medicaid eligibility. A MAPT must be funded at least five years before you need Medicaid. The sooner you act, the more of your estate you protect.

Business entities. If you own a business, your estate plan must coordinate with your business structure. An LLC Operating Agreement or S-Corp shareholder agreement drafted alongside your trust protects both your business and your family.

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