What is the average cost of will preparation as of 2015?

As of October 2015, the average cost of will preparation by an attorney ranges from $150 to $600. This cost can rise if complications present themselves during the process and if the attorney has to work additional hours on the document.

People commonly hire attorneys for will preparation, but there are lower-cost options available. Do-it-yourself will kits appear on many websites and range in cost from $10 to $650, depending on what is included in the kit. Experts recommend hiring an attorney to review the final document even after using such a kit; since the attorney's time is billed on an hourly basis instead of a flat fee, it is usually a less-expensive option.