How Much Does Estate Planning
Cost in Texas?
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* Estimates based on typical Texas estate planning costs. Your actual investment is discussed during your free planning session.
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* Estimates based on typical Texas estate planning costs for 2025-2026. Your actual investment is discussed during your free planning session. All Legacy Dad plans use flat-fee pricing.
The Real Cost Comparison
Planning Now vs. Paying Later
Estate planning is an investment that pays for itself many times over. Here's what Texas families face without a plan.
$2,500–$5,500
One-time flat fee
✅ With a Legacy Dad Plan
- Assets transfer in days — not months
- Complete privacy — nothing public
- Kids protected immediately
- Incapacity plan built in
- Annual reviews included for life
- Family knows exactly what to do
- No court involvement needed
- Payment plans available
$15,000–$50K+
Probate + attorney fees + delays
⚠️ Without Any Plan
- 6–18 months in Texas probate court
- Everything becomes public record
- Court picks who raises your kids
- Family may need guardianship proceedings
- Assets frozen during probate
- Potential family disputes & litigation
- Attorney fees pile up hourly
- Emotional toll on grieving family
Bottom line: Estate planning costs 5–20x less than the cost of NOT planning. It's the best investment you'll ever make for your family.
Common Questions
Estate Planning Cost FAQ
What's the average cost of estate planning in Texas?
Most Texas families invest between $1,500 and $6,000 depending on plan complexity. A basic will package runs $1,500–$2,500, while a comprehensive trust-based plan with Kids Protection is typically $3,000–$5,500. Complex situations (blended families, business owners, high net worth) may be $5,000–$8,000+.
Why does estate planning cost so much? (And does it have to?)
Traditional attorneys charge by the hour, which means you're paying for their time — not your outcome. At Legacy Dad, we use flat-fee pricing. You know exactly what you'll invest before you commit. No hourly billing, no surprise fees, no clock-watching during your meetings.
What does the cost of NOT having a plan look like?
Texas probate typically costs $5,000–$15,000 in attorney and court fees for simple estates, and $15,000–$50,000+ for complex ones. Add 6–18 months of delays, public records, and potential family disputes. Guardianship proceedings for your children cost $5,000–$20,000+ and can take months. The cost of planning is always less than the cost of not planning.
Does Legacy Dad offer payment plans?
Yes. Every family deserves protection, and we don't believe cost should be a barrier. We offer interest-free payment plans for all of our estate planning services. Your plan starts the moment you commit — not when you finish paying.
What's included in the flat fee?
Everything. Your initial planning session, all documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives), trust funding assistance, beneficiary reviews, Kids Protection Plan setup, and — for our ongoing plans — annual reviews for life. No hidden costs, no add-on fees.
How does Legacy Dad's pricing compare to other Texas attorneys?
Our pricing is competitive with other experienced estate planning attorneys in Texas. Where we differ: you get the NLBM (New Law Business Model) approach — plans designed to actually work, not just sit in a drawer. Plus ongoing reviews, relationship-based service, and a focus on families with young children that most firms don't offer.
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