Services & Fees

Transparent, flat-fee estate planning

Attorney fees for estate planning are often more comparable to online services than people expect — especially when you factor in the cost of fixing documents that weren’t set up correctly in the first place. Every Cooper Law engagement includes document drafting and a written summary of recommended next steps. Asset titling, deed preparation, beneficiary designation changes, and coordination with other advisors are separate engagements — see add-on services below.

On timelines: Estimates depend on client responsiveness, document complexity, and current caseload. The clock starts when Cooper Law has received all completed intake materials — not from the date of initial inquiry. All timelines are subject to attorney availability. Clients who return intake materials promptly typically complete their plan at the shorter end of the range.

Pipeline 1

Standalone & Emergency Documents

Individual documents for clients who need something specific, fast, or who don’t yet need a full plan.

Service
Price
Includes
Timeline / Rush

Single ancillary document

POA, living will, or medical POA
$400
per document

One document + signing instructions. Electronic or mailed delivery.

1–2 weeks

+$300 rush (48–72 hrs)

Ancillary bundle

All three critical docs — no will
$950
flat fee

Durable POA + living will / advance directive + medical POA / healthcare surrogate.

1–2 weeks

+$300 rush (48–72 hrs)

Priority Planning Rush · Flat fee

Will + ancillary docs · no trust · total cost — not an add-on
Same documents as the will-based plan, designed to accommodate a tight turnaround where standard planning takes a few weeks.
$2,000
total flat fee

Last will & testament + durable POA + living will + medical POA. Electronic delivery default.

48–72 hours

N/A — already rush

Priority Planning is a flat fee — this is the total cost, not an add-on to another package. Subject to attorney availability — please state your deadline clearly in your intake form. Learn more →

Pipeline 2

Comprehensive Estate Planning

Full estate planning engagements with legal, tax, and financial coordination. These are your core packages.

Package
Price
Includes
Timeline / Rush

Will-based plan — single

No trust · assets pass through probate · most clients upgrade after consultation
$1,500

Last will & testament + durable POA + living will + medical POA.

3–4 weeks

+$500 rush

Family Protection — couple, individual trusts

Best for blended families, different beneficiary wishes, or significant separate assets
$3,500

Two separate revocable trusts + two pour-over wills + POAs for both + directives for both.

4–6 weeks

+$1,000 rush

Full Estate Plan — single

Includes irrevocable trust + tax strategy
$4,500

Everything in Family Protection single + irrevocable trust + tax-integrated strategy. Asset transfer coordination is a separate engagement.

6–8 weeks

Rush not available

Full Estate Plan — couple

Trust structure determined at consultation
$5,500

Everything in Family Protection couple + irrevocable trust + tax-integrated strategy. Asset transfer coordination is a separate engagement.

6–8 weeks

Rush not available

Add-on Services

Additional services

Irrevocable trust add-on

+$1,500

Add to any Family Protection plan. Single becomes $4,000 · joint couple $4,700 · individual couple $5,000.

Standalone irrevocable trust

from $3,000

Client has existing base plan elsewhere. Simple irrevocable from $3,000 · complex (Medicaid, ILIT, asset protection) up to $5,500. Not available as rush.

Quitclaim deed transfer

$400 / deed

Fund your trust correctly. Most KY, IN, and OH counties. Preparation, filing, and confirmation included.

Trust funding consultation

$350 flat

Scoped review only: are your assets properly titled into your existing trust? Written recommendations included. Does not include full document review.

Document review — outside attorney

$300/hr · 1hr min

Review of documents drafted by another attorney. Hourly — scope varies. Minimum one hour ($300) billed at engagement. Not a flat-fee service.

Need to expedite an existing comprehensive package? Contact Allison directly to discuss availability.

Document Delivery

Your choice on every service

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Electronic delivery

Secure PDF with annotated signing instructions. Callout boxes show exactly what to sign, witness, and notarize — and where. Print at home and execute. Fast and convenient for most clients.

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Mailed signing kit

Printed documents mailed with tabbed signing instructions and signing stickers. Best for clients who prefer physical documents. Standard shipping included. Allow 3–5 additional days for delivery.

Cooper Law’s obligation is fulfilled upon delivery of completed documents to the postal carrier. Delivery timelines for mailed kits are subject to carrier conditions outside of Cooper Law’s control. Clients with time-sensitive deadlines are strongly encouraged to choose electronic delivery.

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In-person signing

Louisville-area clients are welcome to schedule an in-person signing at the Cooper Law office. For clients who are hospitalized or unable to travel, Allison is available to visit local Louisville-area hospitals by arrangement.

In-person signings are available by appointment and subject to scheduling availability. Hospital visits are limited to the Louisville area. Please mention your preference in your intake form.

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