Quick answer: a basic New Hampshire revocable living trust commonly runs $1,500 to $3,000 with an attorney, with a fuller plan running up to $4,000. Compare either figure against your estimated probate cost in the New Hampshire probate vs living trust calculator.
Typical New Hampshire trust setup costs
| Path | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Online / DIY service | $200 – $700 |
| Attorney-drafted revocable trust | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Fuller plan (blended family, business, out-of-state property) | up to $4,000 |
Ranges from New Hampshire-specific attorney and estate-planning sources; treat as market context, not a quote. Get a written fee agreement before hiring.
The step the setup fee doesn't cover
A trust document, however well drafted, doesn't automatically shorten creditor exposure after the settlor's death. Sending notice to known creditors or publishing notice for unknown ones under RSA 564-B:5-508 is a separate administrative step the successor trustee has to actually take, after death, to get the 1-year claim bar instead of the general 3-year default.
Real estate transfers into the trust
Moving a home into one's own revocable trust generally counts as a no-consideration transfer, typically taxed only at the nominal minimum under New Hampshire's real estate transfer tax (RSA Chapter 78-B) — but confirm current treatment with the Department of Revenue Administration before assuming so.
Why the cheapest option carries real risk
Online services cost less upfront, but a trust that's invalid or never properly funded leaves a family facing the exact New Hampshire probate process it was meant to avoid. See New Hampshire 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.