Quick answer: a simple attorney-drafted Florida trust commonly runs $1,000 to $3,500, while a fuller trust-based estate plan runs $2,500 to $5,000 for an individual and $4,000 to $7,500 for a couple. Compare either figure against your estimated probate cost in the Florida probate vs living trust calculator.
Typical Florida trust setup costs
| Path | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Single-purpose trust document only | $200 – $1,500 |
| Simple attorney-drafted trust | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Full trust-based estate plan, individual | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Full trust-based estate plan, couple | $4,000 – $7,500 |
Ranges from Florida-specific attorney and estate-planning sources; treat as market context, not a quote. Get a written fee agreement before hiring.
Why the range is so wide in Florida
Scope explains most of the spread. A bare trust document alone lands at the low end; a package bundling the trust with a pour-over will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare surrogate designation costs considerably more, since Florida attorneys typically price these as a comprehensive plan rather than piecemeal. Location matters too — Miami-Dade and Broward attorneys commonly charge 20–30% above the state average, while North Florida and rural markets run below it.
What a complete quote should include
A properly drafted Florida trust plan typically bundles the trust document itself with a pour-over will, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and deed preparation for any real property — recording a new deed with the county is what actually moves a home into the trust. A cheaper quote that skips this funding work can leave the trust holding little or nothing at the time it matters most.
Why the cheapest option carries real risk
A single-purpose or online-service trust costs less upfront, but it only works if it's valid under Florida law and actually funded. A trust that fails on either point leaves a family facing the exact Florida probate process it was meant to avoid. See Florida 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.