Honest review from a California estate planning attorney
By Rozsa Gyene, State Bar #208356 | Published January 15, 2025
Legitimate but expensive, no attorney review
Yes, Trust and Will is legitimate, but has major drawbacks:
Better option: Living Trust California offers attorney-reviewed trusts for $150 (vs $499-$599 with no attorney review).
Trust and Will is a well-funded tech company that provides online estate planning documents. They raised over $100 million from investors and have slick marketing. But is Trust and Will legitimate for California residents?
Short answer: Yes, it's legitimate. But for California homeowners, it's expensive and lacks attorney oversight.
| Package | Price | Attorney Review |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Will | $199 | None |
| Couple Will | $299 | None |
| Individual Living Trust | $499 | None |
| Couple Living Trust | $599 | None |
Compare to California alternatives:
Trust and Will does not offer attorney review at any price. Your documents are 100% software-generated with zero attorney oversight.
This means:
For a $499-$599 product, you'd expect attorney review. You don't get it.
| Feature | Trust & Will | LegalZoom | Living Trust CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $499-$599 | $279 + $199 | $150 |
| Attorney Review | ✗ None | +$199 extra | ✓ Included |
| CA-Specific | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| HIPAA Form | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Best For | Simple estates | Nationwide | CA homeowners |
For $499-$599 with no attorney review? No.
Trust and Will charges premium prices but provides no attorney oversight. You're paying for slick marketing and a modern interface, not legal expertise.
Better alternatives:
Living Trust California: $150 (attorney review included). California-specific. Save $349-$449 vs Trust and Will.
Trust and Will Rating: 2.5/5 ★★½☆☆
Skip Trust and Will if you:
Consider Trust and Will only if you:
About: Rozsa Gyene, California Estate Planning Attorney, State Bar #208356, 25+ years experience.
© 2025 Living Trust California. Attorney Rozsa Gyene, State Bar #208356.