California Living Trust & Will Pricing — Attorney-Reviewed, No Hidden Fees

Starting at just $150. Attorney review INCLUDED — not $199 extra like LegalZoom. Transparent, flat-fee pricing. No subscriptions. No surprises.

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Living Trust Cost California — Our Pricing

MOST POPULAR

Individual Living Trust

$150

One-time fee. No subscriptions.

  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Pour-Over Will
  • Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Directive
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Attorney Review INCLUDED
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BEST VALUE

Couple Living Trust

$199

For married couples/partners.

  • Joint Revocable Trust
  • Two Pour-Over Wills
  • Two Powers of Attorney
  • Two Healthcare Directives
  • Two HIPAA Authorizations
  • Attorney Review INCLUDED
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Individual Will

$150

If you don't need a trust.

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Directive
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Attorney Review INCLUDED
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Couple Will

$199

For married couples/partners.

  • Two Last Wills & Testaments
  • Two Powers of Attorney
  • Two Healthcare Directives
  • Two HIPAA Authorizations
  • Attorney Review INCLUDED
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Price Comparison — Us vs LegalZoom vs Trust & Will vs Rocket Lawyer

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

⚠️ Important: LegalZoom Attorney Review Costs $199 Extra

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.

What's Included in Our California Living Trust Package

📄 Complete Document Package

  • Revocable Living Trust document
  • Pour-Over Will
  • Durable Power of Attorney (Financial)
  • Advance Healthcare Directive
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Detailed signing instructions
  • Deed transfer guide for real estate

⚖️ Attorney Preparation & Review

  • Prepared by California attorney Rozsa Gyene
  • State Bar #208356 (25+ years experience)
  • Personally reviewed for accuracy
  • California-specific provisions
  • Customized to your situation
  • Complies with California Probate Code
  • No generic 50-state templates

✅ No Hidden Fees

  • Flat-fee pricing (no hourly charges)
  • Attorney review INCLUDED
  • No subscription fees
  • No annual renewals
  • No surprise add-ons
  • One-time payment, lifetime protection
  • Free email support

Why We're More Affordable Than LegalZoom and Trust & Will

🎯 California-Only Focus

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.

💰 No Marketing Budget Waste

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.

🤖 Efficient Technology

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.

👨‍⚖️ Direct Attorney Access

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.

How Much Does a Living Trust Cost in California?

Living trust cost California varies widely depending on how you create it. Here's a complete breakdown:

BEST VALUE

Online with Attorney Review

$150-$199

Living Trust California pricing

  • Attorney-prepared
  • Attorney-reviewed
  • Complete in 30 minutes
  • California-specific

Online Services (Generic)

$279-$599

LegalZoom, Trust & Will pricing

  • Generic 50-state templates
  • Attorney review costs extra ($199)
  • Quick online process
  • May need customization

Traditional Attorney

$1,500-$5,000

In-person law firm pricing

  • Fully customized
  • In-person consultation
  • Very expensive
  • Takes weeks/months
DON'T DO THIS

DIY Templates (No Attorney)

$0-$50

Free templates, online forms

  • No attorney review
  • May be invalid
  • Risky for your family
  • Not worth the risk

💡 The Real Cost: What You're Avoiding

A living trust costs $150-$5,000 to create. California probate costs 4-7% of your estate value plus 12-18 months of delays.

  • $500,000 home: $27,000-$49,000 in probate fees
  • $700,000 estate: $38,000-$68,000 in probate fees
  • $1,000,000 estate: $54,000-$95,000 in probate fees

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.

How Much Does a Will Cost California?

Will cost California also varies by provider. Here's what you can expect:

BEST VALUE

Online Will with Attorney Review

$150-$199

Living Trust California

LegalZoom / Trust & Will

$179-$299

Plus $199 for attorney review

Traditional Attorney

$500-$1,500

In-person law firms

📌 Will vs Living Trust: Which Do You Need?

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:

  • Will: Goes through probate (12-18 months, costs $27,000+ for typical CA home)
  • Living Trust: Avoids probate entirely (assets transfer in weeks, no court fees)

Our living trust package ($150) includes a pour-over will anyway, so you get both. Read our comparison →

Frequently Asked Questions About Pricing

How much does a living trust cost in California?

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.

How much does a will cost in California?

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.

Does LegalZoom include attorney review?

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).

What's included in your $150 living trust package?

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.

Are there any hidden fees?

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.

Why are you cheaper than LegalZoom and Trust & Will?

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.

Is a $150 living trust legitimate and legally valid?

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.

How much does probate cost in California compared to a living trust?

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.

Start Your California Living Trust Today

Complete your estate plan in 30 minutes. Attorney-prepared and reviewed. Starting at just $150.

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✓ No hidden fees    ✓ Attorney review included    ✓ California-specific    ✓ Complete in 30 minutes

Living Trust California

Attorney-prepared California living trusts and wills. Online, affordable, legally valid.

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