Starting at just $150. Attorney review INCLUDED — not $199 extra like LegalZoom. Transparent, flat-fee pricing. No subscriptions. No surprises.
One-time fee. No subscriptions.
For married couples/partners.
If you don't need a trust.
For married couples/partners.
See how much you save with Living Trust California. No hidden fees. No attorney review surcharges.
| Feature | Living Trust California |
LegalZoom | Trust & Will | Rocket Lawyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Living Trust | $150 | $279 | $499 | $240/year |
| Couple Living Trust | $199 | $329 | $599 | $240/year |
| Individual Will | $150 | $179 | $199 | $240/year |
| Couple Will | $199 | $249 | $299 | $240/year |
| Attorney Review | ✓ INCLUDED | ✗ +$199 extra | ✗ Not available | ⚠ Limited |
| California-Specific | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Generic | ⚠ Generic | ⚠ Generic |
| Attorney Experience | 25+ years | Call center | No attorney | Varies |
| Completion Time | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| Hidden Fees | ✓ None | ✗ Many | ⚠ Some | ✗ Subscription |
| TOTAL COST WITH ATTORNEY REVIEW | $150 | $478 | $499 | $240/yr |
| YOU SAVE | — | $328 | $349 | $90/yr |
LegalZoom's advertised price of $279 does NOT include attorney review. To get your documents reviewed by an attorney, you must pay an additional $199, bringing the total to $478 — over 3x our price.
With Living Trust California, attorney preparation and review by California attorney Rozsa Gyene (State Bar #208356, 25+ years experience) is INCLUDED in our $150 price. No extra charges. No surprises.
LegalZoom and Trust & Will serve all 50 states with generic templates. We specialize exclusively in California, allowing us to streamline our process and keep costs low while providing superior California-specific documents.
LegalZoom spends tens of millions on TV commercials, billboards, and celebrity endorsements. Trust & Will spends heavily on online advertising. We don't. We rely on satisfied customers, word-of-mouth referrals, and SEO — and pass the savings directly to you.
We've spent years perfecting our online questionnaire and document generation system specifically for California law. This efficiency lets us offer attorney-quality documents at DIY prices.
Unlike LegalZoom's call centers or Trust & Will's lack of attorney review, you work directly with California attorney Rozsa Gyene. No middlemen. No markups. No attorney review surcharges.
Living trust cost California varies widely depending on how you create it. Here's a complete breakdown:
Living Trust California pricing
LegalZoom, Trust & Will pricing
In-person law firm pricing
Free templates, online forms
A living trust costs $150-$5,000 to create. California probate costs 4-7% of your estate value plus 12-18 months of delays.
Our $150 living trust saves your family $27,000-$95,000+. That's a 180-633x return on investment. No other financial product comes close.
Will cost California also varies by provider. Here's what you can expect:
Living Trust California
Plus $199 for attorney review
In-person law firms
If you own a home in California (or have assets over $184,500), you need a living trust, not just a will. Here's why:
Our living trust package ($150) includes a pour-over will anyway, so you get both. Read our comparison →
A living trust in California costs from $150 to $5,000+ depending on how you create it. Online services with attorney review (like Living Trust California) start at $150. LegalZoom charges $279 + $199 for attorney review ($478 total). Trust & Will charges $499-$599 with no attorney review. Traditional attorneys charge $1,500-$5,000. Our $150 price includes attorney preparation and review — not an extra $199 like LegalZoom.
A will in California costs from $150 to $1,500+. Living Trust California offers attorney-prepared wills starting at $150, which includes the will document, power of attorney, healthcare directive, and HIPAA authorization. LegalZoom charges $179-$249 with attorney review costing an extra $199. Traditional attorneys charge $500-$1,500 for a simple will.
No. LegalZoom's base living trust price ($279) does not include attorney review. Attorney review costs an additional $199 on top of the base price, bringing the total to $478+. Living Trust California includes attorney preparation and review in our $150 base price — no extra fees. Every document is prepared and personally reviewed by California attorney Rozsa Gyene (State Bar #208356).
Our $150 living trust package includes: (1) Revocable Living Trust document customized for your situation, (2) Pour-Over Will to catch any assets not in the trust, (3) Durable Power of Attorney for financial decisions, (4) Advance Healthcare Directive for medical decisions, (5) HIPAA Authorization for medical privacy, (6) Complete instructions for signing and notarization, (7) Attorney preparation and review by California attorney Rozsa Gyene (State Bar #208356). Everything you need to avoid probate and protect your family.
No hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay. Unlike LegalZoom which charges extra for attorney review, or Rocket Lawyer which requires ongoing subscriptions, our pricing is simple and transparent. Individual living trust: $150. Couple living trust: $199. Individual will: $150. Couple will: $199. No attorney review surcharges. No subscription fees. No surprise costs.
We're cheaper because we specialize exclusively in California estate planning. LegalZoom serves all 50 states with generic templates and large marketing budgets. We focus only on California, allowing us to streamline our process, keep costs low, and provide superior California-specific documents. We also don't spend millions on TV commercials — we rely on satisfied customers and word-of-mouth referrals.
Yes, absolutely. Our $150 living trust is completely legitimate and legally valid in California. It's prepared and reviewed by California attorney Rozsa Gyene (State Bar #208356, 25+ years experience) and includes all the same documents that traditional attorneys charge $1,500-$3,000 to prepare. The difference is we use efficient online technology to automate the questionnaire and document assembly process, passing the savings to you. The legal quality is identical — we just cut out the overhead.
California probate costs 4-7% of your gross estate value (not net equity) plus 12-18 months of delays. For a typical $500,000 California home, probate costs $27,000-$49,000. For a $700,000 home, probate costs $38,000-$68,000. For a $1 million estate, probate costs $54,000-$95,000. Our $150 living trust avoids all of this. You pay $150 once and save your family $27,000-$95,000+ later. That's a 180-633x return on investment.
Complete your estate plan in 30 minutes. Attorney-prepared and reviewed. Starting at just $150.
✓ No hidden fees ✓ Attorney review included ✓ California-specific ✓ Complete in 30 minutes
Attorney-prepared California living trusts and wills. Online, affordable, legally valid.
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