August is National Make-A-Will Month—the perfect time to protect your family and assets. Use this guide to help you start—or update—your Will.
*Data from LegalShield Estate Planning Survey (June 2025) of 1.018 people in the U.S., balanced by gender and age to match U.S. Census data and representing all U.S. regions.
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Quick overview of average estate planning fees: A basic will costs about $733. A living trust costs about $2,500. DIY options usually range from $0 to $500, but they do not include legal review. Costs can vary based on your location, the complexity of your estate, and how you choose to get help. The bigger long-term value is that proper estate planning can help your family avoid paying a percentage of the total estate in probate costs.
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
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1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
**Membership must be active at least 10 - 90-days, depending on plan selected, before benefit is available.
A lawyer can help people clearly outline how their assets should be distributed after they pass away. Lawyers ensure all documents are legally sound and tailored to meet your personal and family needs. Also, they can help set up trusts, name executors, and update plans as life circumstances change, offering peace of mind and legal protection.
Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to get legal advice on any Wills and estates issues to ensure that your rights, and those of your loved ones, are protected.
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Hiring lawyers the usual way can cost hundreds per hour. But with LegalShield you pay a recurring fee and get access to experienced lawyers who can help with any number of estate planning issues.
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