How much does it cost to have a simple Will drawn up?
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How much does it cost to have a simple Will drawn up?
My mother-in-law wants to prepare a Will leaving her son the majority of her assets and her daughter the house.
Asked on April 10, 2015 under Estate Planning, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Attorneys vary in the costs they charge, but in my experience (and based on my own billing in NJ), from $300 - $500 is common. Your mother-in-law might, at the same time, want to get several other useful documents drafted and executed, such as an advanced health care directive ("living will")--i.e. what medical care she'd like, if she's not able to direct it herself; a health care proxy (who can made medical decisons for her, subject to her instructions, if necessary); and a power of attorney (who can make financial decisions or access accounts if she is incapacitated). These are often done at the same time as a will.
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