Quick answer: a standard, attorney-drafted revocable living trust in Arizona typically costs $1,500 to $2,500 for an individual and $2,500 to $4,500 for a couple. Comprehensive packages with powers of attorney and a pour-over will run $2,500–$5,000. Compare this against your estimated probate cost in the Arizona probate vs living trust calculator.
Typical Arizona trust setup costs
| Path | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Legal document preparer / flat-fee service | $450 – $1,500 |
| Attorney-drafted, individual | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Attorney-drafted, couple | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Comprehensive package (POAs, pour-over will) | $2,500 – $5,000+ |
Ranges from Arizona-specific attorney and estate-planning sources; treat as market context, not a quote. Get a written fee agreement before hiring.
Funding costs, often separate from the base fee
- Deed transfers — attorney assistance moving real estate into the trust commonly adds $500–$1,500.
- County recorder fees — roughly $15–$200+ per property to record the new deed.
- Notarization — typically $10–$15 per required signature.
Some Arizona firms bundle one property's deed transfer into their flat fee; others charge per additional deed, commonly around $250 each. Confirm exactly what's included before comparing quotes.
Why the cheapest option carries real risk
A document preparer or DIY trust costs less upfront, but the trust only works if it's valid under Arizona law and actually funded — assets retitled into the trust's name. A trust that fails on either point leaves a family facing the exact Arizona probate process it was meant to avoid, on top of whatever was already spent. See Arizona Living Trust Funding Mistakes for the most common way this goes wrong.
A local probate attorney can review your estate — many offer a free consultation.