If you're researching a living trust in Florida, the first question is almost always: what's this going to cost me? The honest answer is that it depends — on your assets, whether you're planning as a couple, and how much attorney involvement you want. But you deserve real numbers, so here they are.
The short answer
In Florida, a revocable living trust generally falls into one of two pricing models:
| Option | Typical Florida cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional attorney, drafted from scratch | ~$1,500–$3,500+ (individual); more for couples or complex estates | Complex estates, tax planning, business interests, blended families |
| Flat-fee online plan (Florida-specific) | A few hundred dollars self-guided; more with attorney review | Most Florida families with straightforward estates who still want it done right |
| Generic national DIY form site | Low up front — but not built for Florida | Rarely the right call; often misses homestead and funding |
What drives the price
Two trusts can cost very different amounts. The main factors:
- Single vs. couple. A joint plan for a married couple involves more documents and decisions.
- What's included. A complete plan usually adds a pour-over will, durable power of attorney, health care surrogate, and living will — not just the trust.
- Complexity. Multiple properties, business interests, out-of-state assets, or tax planning raise the cost.
- Attorney involvement. Full attorney drafting costs more than a self-guided plan with an optional attorney review.
- Trust funding. Some prices include help retitling your assets into the trust; some don't.
Why "cheap" can get expensive
The lowest-priced national form sites aren't built for Florida. They routinely miss Florida homestead rules, skip trust funding guidance, and don't account for Florida's execution formalities. Those gaps usually surface in probate — exactly when your family can least afford to deal with them. A trust that "saved" a few hundred dollars can cost thousands to fix later.
How to choose
If your estate is genuinely complex — significant wealth, a business, a blended family, or tax exposure — pay for a traditional attorney. If you're like most Florida families with a home, accounts, and a clear idea of who you want to inherit, a Florida-specific flat-fee plan with an optional attorney review gives you the right documents at a fraction of the cost, without the national-form-site risk.
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See Living Trust Plans →Costs described here are general ranges for informational purposes and will vary by provider and situation. This article is attorney advertising and general information only — not legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Arthur Simpson, Esq. is licensed in Florida (Bar #529265). No particular result is guaranteed.