Trust & Will is one of the most popular online estate planning services in the United States — and one of the most transparent on pricing. Unlike some competitors that bury fees in upsell flows, Trust & Will lists its prices clearly upfront. No subscription surprises, no hidden processing fees, no mandatory attorney add-ons.
This guide breaks down every Trust & Will plan, what's included in each, and whether the price is worth it for your specific situation. We also compare Trust & Will's pricing to the alternatives: hiring an estate planning attorney, using LegalZoom, and using free online templates.
Compared to hiring an estate planning attorney ($1,000–$3,000+), Trust & Will saves most families $800–$2,600 for equivalent documents. Compared to free templates, Trust & Will delivers attorney-drafted, state-specific documents with execution instructions — far more reliable.
Best for: Single adults, individuals who are not yet married, or those who don't need a living trust.
The Individual Will Plan covers the three essential documents most single adults need: a will to distribute your assets, a healthcare directive to specify your medical wishes, and a financial POA to authorize someone to handle your finances if you're incapacitated. For $159, this is excellent value compared to an attorney ($500–$1,500 for equivalent documents).
Best for: Married couples or domestic partners who want wills but don't need a living trust.
The Couples Will Plan is one of Trust & Will's best values. For just $100 more than a single plan, you get a complete will-based estate plan for two people. Per-person, you're paying $129.50 — comparable to the individual plan cost. Most married couples should opt for this plan at minimum.
Best for: Single adults with meaningful assets who want to avoid probate, or those with specific instructions for how assets should be distributed.
A revocable living trust is the cornerstone of many estate plans because it allows your assets to pass to beneficiaries without going through probate — a court-supervised process that can take months or years and costs 2–5% of your estate's value. At $299, Trust & Will's Individual Trust Plan is a compelling alternative to attorney fees of $1,500–$2,500 for equivalent documents.
Best for: Married couples who want a comprehensive estate plan including living trusts for both partners.
This is Trust & Will's most comprehensive plan and their flagship offering for families with assets. A comparable estate plan created by an attorney would typically cost $2,500–$4,000 or more for a couple. Trust & Will delivers the same essential documents for $399 — a savings of 85–90% for most families.
Best for: Parents with minor children who want to designate a legal guardian without creating a full estate plan.
The Guardian Plan is designed specifically for parents who need to document who would care for their children if both parents died or became incapacitated. This is one of the most emotionally important estate planning decisions a parent makes — and one that's too often delayed because the full estate planning process seems overwhelming. The Guardian Plan makes the most critical decision accessible at $159.
Note: If you're a parent with assets, consider the Individual or Couples Will/Trust plan instead — they include guardianship designation alongside a full estate plan.
Trust & Will keeps its add-on structure simple. The main optional extras are:
Unlike some competitors, Trust & Will does not aggressively upsell within the document creation flow. The experience is focused on completing your estate plan, not on routing you through add-on offers. This is one of the most frequently praised aspects of the Trust & Will experience.
| Option | Cost Range | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning Attorney | $1,000–$3,000+ | Custom documents, attorney-guided, complex situations handled |
| Trust & Will (Couples Trust) | $399 one-time | Attorney-drafted templates, state-specific, 30-min completion |
| LegalZoom (equivalent) | $438+ (per-document fees) | Similar documents, larger brand, attorney add-on available |
| Nolo WillMaker | $99–$179 | Offline software, deep legal guidance, couple-friendly pricing |
| LawDepot | $9.99/month | 170+ documents, no attorney, subscription model |
| Free Online Templates | $0 | Generic, often not state-specific, execution guidance lacking |
The comparison is stark. Trust & Will at $299–$399 for a complete individual or couples estate plan delivers attorney-drafted, state-specific documents at approximately 15–20% of what a traditional estate attorney would charge. For the vast majority of Americans with straightforward estates, the documents produced by Trust & Will are functionally equivalent to attorney-drafted custom documents — and will stand up to legal scrutiny when properly executed.
Trust & Will is worth the price when:
Trust & Will may not be the best choice if:
No. Trust & Will's pricing is genuinely transparent. What you see on their pricing page is what you pay — no processing fees added at checkout, no mandatory subscriptions, no surprise upsells during document creation.
The one caveat is that Trust & Will does not include attorney review in its standard plans. Some users expect professional review to be included and are surprised to find it's a paid add-on. Read the plan details before purchasing to confirm what's included.
There are also no recurring charges after your one-time purchase. Your documents are yours to access, update, and download indefinitely. This is a meaningful advantage over subscription-based competitors — you're not locked into paying $39.99/month to access documents you already created.
Free will templates exist online — you can find them on state government websites, legal aid sites, and countless random web pages. So why pay $159 for Trust & Will?
Three reasons. First, free templates are often generic — not tailored to your state's specific legal requirements for witness count, notarization, or specific language. A will that doesn't meet your state's requirements may be contested or deemed invalid. Trust & Will's documents are state-specific and regularly updated.
Second, free templates provide no guidance. They don't explain what each provision means, why you're making each decision, or what could go wrong. Trust & Will's questionnaire explains each concept as you go. You end up with a document you actually understand.
Third, execution instructions. A will is only legally valid if it's properly signed and witnessed. Free templates often provide no guidance on this. Trust & Will provides explicit, state-specific execution instructions so you know exactly how to complete the process correctly.
For a $159 decision that determines what happens to your assets and your children's guardianship, the cost is minimal compared to the risk of a defective document.
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