Transparent, honest fee information for New York estate planning services. Understand what you'll pay before you commit — and why the right plan is always worth the investment.
One of the most common questions prospective clients ask Russel Morgan, Esq. is simply: "How much will this cost?" It is a fair and important question. Estate planning is a professional service, and New York City is one of the highest-cost legal markets in the world. Understanding what drives attorney fees — and what you get in return — is essential to making an informed decision about protecting your family and your assets.
The cost of estate planning in New York varies significantly based on the complexity of your estate, the types of documents needed, the level of tax planning involved, and whether business succession or elder law planning is part of the engagement. A simple will for a young professional with few assets is a very different service than a comprehensive plan for a Manhattan business owner with a taxable estate, multiple real properties, a closely held company, and children from a prior marriage. Both deserve quality legal counsel, but the scope — and cost — differs dramatically.
At Morgan Legal Group, we believe in transparency. We offer flat-fee pricing for clearly defined scopes of work, so clients know exactly what they will pay before we begin. We provide a detailed fee quote after an initial consultation. Below, we outline typical fee ranges for common estate planning services in New York City, along with the factors that can increase or decrease those ranges. Serving all five NYC boroughs and Nassau, Westchester, and Suffolk counties, our team is accessible to every New York family who needs quality estate planning representation.
The following ranges reflect typical flat-fee engagements. Exact fees depend on individual complexity. All fees are quoted in advance.
| Service | Typical Fee Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Will (individual) | $500 – $1,500 | Single will with executor, beneficiaries, guardian designations |
| Couple's Wills (coordinated) | $800 – $2,500 | Two coordinated wills with reciprocal provisions and contingencies |
| Durable Power of Attorney | $300 – $600 | New York statutory DPOA with optional gift rider |
| Health Care Proxy + Living Will | $300 – $500 | Proxy designation plus advance directive / MOLST guidance |
| Revocable Living Trust (individual) | $2,500 – $5,000 | Trust agreement, pour-over will, funding instructions |
| Comprehensive Plan (individual) | $3,500 – $8,000 | Trust, will, DPOA, HCP, living will, HIPAA, funding assistance |
| Comprehensive Plan (couple) | $5,000 – $12,000 | Full plan for both spouses with coordinated trust structure |
| Irrevocable Trust (ILIT, SLAT, QPRT) | $3,000 – $7,000 each | Drafting, execution, trustee guidance, initial funding documents |
| High Net Worth / Tax Planning Engagement | $10,000 – $25,000+ | Multi-trust strategy, GRATs, IDGTs, FLP/FLC, coordinated tax plan |
| Business Succession + Estate Plan | $8,000 – $20,000+ | Buy-sell agreement, succession structures, coordinated estate plan |
Additional resources: morganlegalny.com — Estate Planning Overview
Russel Morgan, Esq. will review your estate planning needs and provide a clear, flat-fee quote. No obligation. Serving all of New York City and surrounding counties.
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