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Old 12-24-2021, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by WindyCityzen View Post
Quibbling over $400 (the difference between a living trust I paid for and the alternatives I’ve read here) is negligible and penny wise/pound foolish. Enjoy peace of mind - get the trust. I’ve been an executor too and found if so much easier to do my job.
The average cost for a revocable living trust for a married couple is closer to $3,000, plus the cost for any future updates. A simple will, prepared by an attorney, is about $300-400.