As a Texas and North Carolina estate planning attorney, I believe you shouldn’t have to worry about unexpected fees while planning for your family’s future. That’s why I offer flat-fee estate planning packages, ensuring you know the cost upfront with no surprises—just peace of mind. My transparent pricing encourages open communication, so you never have to worry about being charged for reaching out with a quick question. Whether you need a simple clarification or a deeper discussion about your estate plan, I’m here to provide the guidance and support you deserve every step of the way.
The following is a sample of flat-fee packages I offer for estate planning services involving non-taxable estates. Please note that these listed fees are only an estimate and will vary depending on the complexity of your unique circumstances. For example, if you have significant assets, a child with special needs, a blended family, or would like to utilize strategies to minimize taxes, my quoted fee may be higher. Additionally, detailed, unusual, or complex requests may increase the cost of your plan.
For a discussion on which plan will best align with your goals, please read: Will or Trust: Which is Right for Me? Then click on “Will-Based Estate Plans” or “Revocable Trust-Based Estate Plans” below to see fees associated with each type of plan.
The Essentials Will Plan offers foundational protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, this plan includes a will that makes an outright distribution to your beneficiaries, and a durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, HIPAA authorization, and living will that appoint agents to make medical decisions and handle your financial affairs during your incapacity. The Essentials Will Plan is ideal for clients with uncomplicated estates seeking a straightforward approach to estate planning.
The Young Family Will Plan is designed the needs of growing families. Building on the components of the Essentials Will Plan, it prioritizes the future security and well-being of children by establishing short-term testamentary trusts to provide young beneficiaries with financial protection and guidance until they reach a specified age of maturity. By ensuring responsible management of your children's inheritance the Young Family Plan empowers you to safeguard your children’s inheritance and provide for their financial well-being.
The Family Legacy Will Plan is tailored for clients with moderate to high net worth who are interested in employing advanced estate planning strategies that preserve wealth and protect assets for future generations. Legacy Wills establish lifetime asset protection trusts that insulate beneficiaries’ inheritance from lawsuits, predators, creditors, and failed marriages. By creating a comprehensive roadmap for the management and distribution of your estate, the Family Legacy Plan empowers you to secure your family's legacy for generations to come.
The Essentials Trust Plan offers foundational protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, this plan provides seamless asset management during your life, and an outright distribution of your assets when you’re gone. Medical powers of attorney, HIPAA authorizations, living wills, and financial powers of attorney are included to ensure comprehensive protection for your healthcare and financial affairs. With the Essentials Trust Plan you can rest assured that your wishes will be documented and your assets will be safeguarded to ensure a smooth, hassle-free administration process for your beneficiaries.
The Young Family Trust Plan is tailored for growing families and prioritizes the future security and well-being of your beneficiaries through a comprehensive revocable trust-based estate plan. Building on the features of the Essentials Plan, it incorporates the creation of short-term testamentary trusts within the revocable living trust framework that provide financial management, protection, and guidance for minor beneficiaries until they reach a specified age of maturity. By ensuring responsible management of your children's inheritance, the Young Family Trust Plan offers peace of mind and empowers you to confidently safeguard your family's future.
The Family Legacy Trust Plan is tailored for clients with moderate to high net worth interested in employing advanced estate planning strategies to preserve their wealth and protect their assets for future generations. This plan includes the creation of lifetime asset protection trusts for beneficiaries that effectively shield their inheritance from potential threats, such as lawsuits, creditors, and failed marriages. Through this comprehensive approach, the Family Legacy Trust Plan crafts a detailed roadmap for estate management during your life and asset distribution when you’re gone, empowering you to secure your family's legacy for generations to come.
The following fees apply to legal documents that are not part of an estate planning package. Fees for irrevocable trusts and stand-alone special needs trust may vary depending on the complexity of the trust.
Get Started| Document | Fee Estimate |
|---|---|
| Last Will and Testament* | Individual 800, Couple $1,000 |
| Appointment of Guardian | $250 |
| Health Care Power of Attorney, HIPAA Authorization and Living Will | Individual $350, Couple $500 |
| Financial Power of Attorney | Individual $350, Couple $500 |
| Irrevocable Trusts | $3,500+ |
| Deeds | $400 |
Assistance with estate administration is available in certain circumstances. Contact me for a quote.
Rania Combs provide basic answers and guidance to a variety of Texas legal matters. If you have a specific legal question or require a quote for services not listed on this page, contact me for a quote.
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*Indicates simple wills with no tax planning or trust provisions. Fees may be higher depending on the complexity of your unique circumstances. I will always quote you a flat fee rate before starting any work on your behalf. Click here to contact me for a quote.
Listed fees are subject to change.