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How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Georgia?
Estate planning in Georgia costs between $500 and $6,500 depending on what you need. The Hive Law charges flat fees for every service — you know the exact cost before you sign anything.
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Georgia Estate Planning Costs at a Glance
A revocable living trust costs $4,000 at The Hive Law — one flat fee that includes the trust, will, deed preparation, powers of attorney, and healthcare directive. A standalone will starts at $1,800. A durable power of attorney is $550. Every price on this page is a flat fee. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.
How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Georgia?
Estate planning in Georgia costs between $500 and $6,500 depending on the documents you need and the complexity of your situation. At The Hive Law, every service is a flat fee. You know the exact cost before you decide to move forward.
The most common package — a complete revocable living trust with pour-over will, financial power of attorney, and healthcare directive — costs $4,000. This is a one-time flat fee that covers everything from the first call through signing. No additional fees for documents, revisions, or calls.
Why Flat Fees Matter
Most estate planning attorneys in Georgia bill by the hour. A straightforward trust can run $300 to $500 per hour, with final bills ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 or more depending on how many drafts and calls you need. You have no way of knowing the total until the work is done.
The Hive Law charges a flat fee for every service. The price you see on this page is the price you pay. If something takes longer than expected, that is our problem — not yours.
What Affects the Cost
What you own. Rental properties, business interests, and out-of-state real estate add complexity. A basic trust for someone with a home and retirement accounts costs less than a trust that needs to coordinate with an LLC or S-Corp.
What documents you need. A complete estate plan includes a trust, pour-over will, financial power of attorney, and healthcare directive. If you only need one document — a standalone will or a standalone power of attorney — the cost is lower.
Your family situation. Blended families, minor children, and beneficiaries with special needs require additional planning layers. These situations affect the time required and may affect the total cost.
Georgia-Specific Costs You Should Know
Probate costs in Georgia. If you die without a trust, your estate goes through probate. Georgia probate costs 3% to 8% of the gross estate value in attorney and court fees. On a $500,000 estate, that is $15,000 to $40,000. A trust eliminates probate entirely for assets held inside it.
Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT). If long-term care is a concern, a MAPT must be funded at least five years before you need Medicaid. The sooner you act, the more of your estate you protect. A MAPT costs $6,500 at The Hive Law.
Business entities. If you own a business, your estate plan must coordinate with your business structure. An LLC Operating Agreement or S-Corp shareholder agreement drafted alongside your trust protects both your business and your family. See the pricing pages below for specific costs.
Select a service below to see the exact cost, what is included, and how the process works.
Trust-Based Estate Planning
A trust is the only document that keeps your estate out of probate, names who manages your affairs if you become incapacitated, and transfers your assets to your family without a court case. These pages show exact pricing.
Individual Legal Documents
If you only need one document — a will, a power of attorney, or a deed transfer — these pages show the exact flat-fee cost and what is included.
Business Entity Formation
If you own a business, your estate plan must coordinate with your business structure. These pages show exact costs for LLCs and S-Corps drafted alongside your estate plan.
Probate
If a family member has already passed, or if you are trying to understand what probate will cost before it happens, this page breaks down Georgia probate costs in full.
The Difference a Trust Makes
The Difference a Trust Makes on Cost
- Probate takes 9 to 18 months or longer for complex estates
- Court and attorney fees cost $15,000 or more
- Every document becomes a public record
- Your family cannot access bank accounts or sell property during probate
- Georgia intestacy laws decide who gets what
- A will still goes through probate court
With a Trust from The Hive Law
- Your family skips probate court entirely
- Flat fee of $4,000 covers your complete estate plan
- Your trust stays private — no public records
- Your spouse or children get access to your assets right away
- You decide who gets what, when, and how
- One trust covers property in every state
How It Works
A 15-Minute Call With Shawn
Tell us what is going on with your family. Shawn walks you through your options and what each one costs. Free.
Melissa Designs Your Plan
She builds your estate plan from scratch based on your specific assets and family. You get an exact quote before you commit to anything.
Review Every Document With Melissa
Before you sign, Melissa walks through every document with you in plain language. No legal jargon. No confusion about what you are signing.
Your Plan Is Complete
Melissa delivers your completed documents and explains exactly what your family needs to do. You leave knowing your plan is in place and your family is protected.
Melissa Breyer
Georgia Estate Planning Attorney
Melissa Breyer is a Georgia estate planning attorney who works exclusively on trust-based estate planning and LLC formation. She personally designs every plan at The Hive Law and handles every client consultation herself. Every plan is built from scratch for your specific family, your specific assets, and your specific wishes.
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What Our Clients Say
After my father passed away, my mother had to rely on my father's employer to navigate the estate. It was a disaster. After this experience, I knew I needed a plan. I turned to The Hive Law to set up a trust. I no longer have to worry about my wife and children going through a difficult process if something happens to me. I highly recommend The Hive Law!
My biggest fear was that if I died first, my wife would have no idea how to navigate the estate and legal system. I reached out to The Hive Law and they put my mind at ease immediately. Their process is easy to follow and they took care of everything. The Hive Law is the best decision I've made for my family's future.
Working with Melissa Breyer to set up our Living Trust was a wonderful experience. She and her entire team were knowledgeable, professional, and made the whole process easy to understand. I highly recommend The Hive Law for all your estate planning needs!
We highly recommend Hive Law. They were extremely helpful and professional in guiding us through the process of creating a Revocable Living Trust. Melissa and Shawn were thorough, answered all our questions, and made a potentially confusing process easy to understand.
The Hive Law made the entire estate planning and trust process easy to understand and stress-free. Melissa and Shawn walked us through every step and answered all of our questions. We feel confident that our family is protected. Highly recommend!
My mom chose The Hive firm to help with estate planning after my father passed away. They were very thorough in explaining every step of the process. They made a difficult time much easier to navigate. I highly recommend The Hive Law for anyone needing estate planning services.
I used The Hive Law to help me create a trust for my family. The process was straightforward and Melissa and Shawn made sure I understood each step. They were responsive to all of my questions. I feel much more confident about my family's future now. Highly recommend!
Working with Shawn and Melissa at The Hive Law has been a great experience. They are very knowledgeable and took the time to explain all of our options. They made the process of setting up a trust simple and stress-free. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing estate planning.
The Hive Law Firm, and specifically Melissa, has been wonderful to work with during our estate planning process. She is knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. She answered all of our questions and made the process easy to understand. I highly recommend The Hive Law!
Shawn and Melissa were amazing to work with! My partner and I recently bought a house and wanted to get important things like wills, healthcare directives, etc. set up. They were incredible at answering all our questions and working with us to make sure we felt confident in all of the legal aspects. Having tried to do this online before with one of the DIY tools, it was just an amazing experience to get to talk through what we wanted with a knowledgeable human and have them take care of the details.
Hive Law was awesome to work with! Melissa and Shawn explained everything, kept things stress-free, and were always quick to respond to my questions. They made the whole process simple and smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend if you want a team that's knowledgeable but also easy to work with.
I lost my father in February of this year without any estate planning in place. The process of dealing with the probate court has been overwhelming and expensive. After this experience, I contacted The Hive Law to set up a trust so my children never have to go through what I've been through. Melissa and Shawn were compassionate, knowledgeable, and made the entire process simple. I highly recommend The Hive Law!
I used to know the bare minimum about probate and trust. I first encountered Shawn Breyer on Facebook. He was offering a webinar that I watched. That gave me a better understanding of probate versus trust. I was impressed enough to have him and his wife represent me. I had my initial one on one interview with Melissa Breyer, it went smoothly and she made everything clear. We are now proceeding with getting a revocable trust in place.
The Hive Law has been amazing throughout the process of setting up our trust. Every detail is considered and no stone is left unturned. They have been easy and enjoyable to work with. I would absolutely recommend them! Don't let your estate be turned over to Probate!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Estate planning in Georgia costs between $500 and $6,500 depending on what you need. The Complete Family Trust Package — trust, pour-over will, deed preparation, financial power of attorney, and healthcare directive — costs $4,000 at The Hive Law. All fees are flat rates. No hourly billing.
Yes. A revocable living trust costs $4,000 upfront — a one-time flat fee. Georgia probate costs 3% to 8% of the gross estate value in attorney and court fees. On a $500,000 estate, probate costs $15,000 to $40,000. A trust is significantly cheaper when you count the full cost of not having one.
Most do. Hourly rates for estate planning attorneys in Georgia range from $250 to $500 per hour. A complete trust package can take 8 to 20 hours depending on complexity, putting the total between $2,000 and $10,000 with no way to know the final bill in advance. The Hive Law charges flat fees only — the price you see is the price you pay.
The Hive Law’s revocable trust package includes: the revocable living trust document, a pour-over will, a financial durable power of attorney, a healthcare directive (living will), and deed preparation to transfer your home into the trust. Everything needed to make the trust functional is included in the flat fee.
Yes. A standalone will costs for an individual and for a couple at The Hive Law. A will does not avoid probate — your estate will still go through the Georgia probate court. A trust avoids probate entirely. If avoiding probate is a goal, a trust is the right document.
A standalone durable power of attorney costs at The Hive Law. This is a flat fee. A power of attorney is included at no additional cost in all trust packages.
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is for people who want to protect their home and savings from being spent down on nursing home costs before qualifying for Medicaid. The critical rule: the trust must be funded at least five years before you apply for Medicaid. If you are over 60 or have health concerns, the sooner you act, the more you protect.
No. Deed preparation to transfer your home into your trust is included in the trust package flat fee. There are Georgia state recording fees and transfer taxes that apply when the deed is filed — those are government costs, not attorney fees, and we disclose them before you sign anything.
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