Services & Pricing

Transparent, flat-fee estate planning. No surprises.

Every price is published. Payment plans available. We all have loved ones to protect — cost shouldn’t stop you from being able to do it.

Allison Cooper, JD · CPA · CFP®  |  Kentucky · Indiana · Ohio

Individual documents
I just need one or two things

You know what you need, or you’re not ready for a full plan yet. These are individual documents drafted correctly for your state.

Just one document
A single power of attorney, living will, or medical POA — drafted for Kentucky, Indiana, or Ohio and delivered with signing instructions.
$500
1–2 weeks
Priority: 48–72 hours (+$400)
The essential three
The documents that make sure someone you trust can step in if you’re unable to — for your finances, your medical care, and your end-of-life wishes. These only take effect when you need them to.
$1,200
1–2 weeks
Priority: 48–72 hours (+$400)
What’s in this
Durable power of attorney — designates someone to handle your finances if you’re unable to
Living will / advance directive — documents your wishes for end-of-life medical care
Medical POA / healthcare surrogate — designates someone to make medical decisions if you can’t speak for yourself
HIPAA authorization — allows your designated people to access your medical information
Standalone will
A last will and testament on its own — no ancillary documents. Best if you already have current POAs and a healthcare directive in place from another source.
$1,200
2–3 weeks
Priority: 48–72 hours (+$400)
What’s in this
Last will and testament — states who receives your property and names your executor and (if applicable) a guardian for minor children
One thing to know: a will only takes effect after death. If you become incapacitated, a will doesn’t help anyone manage your finances or speak for you medically — that’s what the ancillary documents (POA, medical POA, living will, HIPAA) are for. Most families want both pieces working together. If that’s you, the Will-Based Plan below combines them all for $2,000.
Comprehensive estate planning
I need a complete plan

Full estate planning with legal, tax, and financial coordination — because all three need to work together.

Will-based plan
A complete legal foundation: your wishes are documented, decision-makers are designated, and your family has clarity. The right choice when a trust isn’t needed for your situation — and we’ll talk through whether that’s you.
$2,000
4–6 weeks
What’s in this
Last will and testament
Durable power of attorney
Living will / advance directive
Medical POA / healthcare surrogate
HIPAA authorization
One thing to understand about will-based plans: assets pass through probate, the court-supervised process for distributing your estate. That’s a tradeoff worth knowing about. During your consultation we’ll talk through whether that tradeoff makes sense for your family or whether a trust-based plan fits better. Need it fast? Ask about Estate Planning 911.
Most popular
Family protection plan
A trust-based plan that gives your family the best chance to avoid probate, keeps your affairs private, and coordinates your legal plan with your tax and financial picture.
from $3,800
4–6 weeks
Priority: 5 business days (from +$750)
What’s in this
Revocable living trust — holds your assets and lets your family bypass probate
Pour-over will — catches anything not already in the trust
Certificate of trust — a summary you can show banks and institutions without revealing the full trust
Trust funding instructions — step-by-step guide for retitling assets into your trust
All essential documents (POA, living will, medical POA, HIPAA)
Tax-aware planning — Allison’s CPA and CFP® background means your plan accounts for tax implications most attorneys miss
Pricing by situation:
Individual — $3,800 (priority +$750)
Couple, joint trust — $4,800 (priority +$1,000) • best for couples with shared goals
Couple, separate trusts — $5,200 (priority +$1,000) • best for blended families or separate assets
Couple, joint + individual trusts — $6,200 (priority +$1,250) • maximum flexibility
Not sure which one? Allison will help you figure it out during your scoping call.
Full estate plan
For more complex situations — significant assets, tax concerns, asset protection needs, or Medicaid planning. Includes an irrevocable trust as part of a coordinated strategy.
from $6,000
6–8 weeks • Priority not available due to complexity
What’s in this
Everything in the Family Protection plan
Irrevocable trust — for asset protection, Medicaid planning, or tax strategy
Tax-integrated strategy using Allison’s CPA and CFP® credentials
Certificate of trust and funding instructions for all trusts
Individual ($6,000) or couple ($7,500). Trust structure determined during your scoping call.
48–72 hours
Estate Planning 911
Surgery next week. Health crisis. Parent in the hospital. You need documents now — not in six weeks.
from $3,500
48–72 hours
Two options
Will-based 911 — $3,500 • will + all essential documents + HIPAA
Trust-based 911 — $5,000 (recommended) • revocable trust + pour-over will + certificate of trust + funding instructions + all essential documents + HIPAA
Louisville area: Allison comes to you at hospitals, nursing facilities, rehab centers, and professional offices. House calls are not generally available. Remote clients: phone and video with electronic delivery and step-by-step signing and execution instructions.
Learn more about Estate Planning 911 →
Young adults
Your child just turned 18

The day they turn 18, you lose the legal ability to make medical or financial decisions for them — even in an emergency — unless the right documents are in place.

Most popular
Essentials Plan
For most young adults with no real assets — just the documents that let a parent step in if something goes wrong. No will.
$500
1–2 weeks
Priority: 48–72 hours (+$400)
What’s in this
Durable power of attorney (financial)
Living will / advance directive
Medical POA / healthcare surrogate
HIPAA authorization
Protection Plan
Everything in Essentials plus a simple last will and testament — a good fit for young adults who want a will in place too.
$1,000
1–2 weeks
Priority: 48–72 hours (+$400)
What’s in this
Simple last will and testament
Durable power of attorney
Living will / advance directive
Medical POA / healthcare surrogate
HIPAA authorization — so parents can still talk to their child’s doctors
Foundation Plan
For young adults with real assets — inheritance, a home, business interests, or significant savings — who want a trust-based plan from the start.
$1,800
3–4 weeks
Everything in the Protection Plan, plus
Revocable living trust
Pour-over will (replaces the simple will)
Certificate of trust
Trust funding instructions
Trust funding (asset re-titling) is a separate engagement priced based on the work involved.

All three tiers are discounted for clients under 25, and priced so cost isn’t the reason families put this off. See full details on all three plans →

Add-on services
Additional services

Irrevocable trust add-on

+$2,000

Add to any Family Protection plan. For asset protection, Medicaid planning, or tax strategy. Includes certificate of trust and funding instructions.

Standalone irrevocable trust

from $3,500

For clients with an existing base plan from another attorney. Simple irrevocable from $3,500. Complex structures (Medicaid, ILIT, asset protection) quoted at consultation.

Quitclaim deed transfer

$500 / deed

Transfer real property into your trust. Most KY, IN, and OH counties. Preparation, filing, and confirmation included.

Will / trust update

$350

Update a will or trust originally drafted by Cooper Law. New beneficiary, marriage, divorce, new child, etc. For documents drafted by another attorney, see consultation.

Consultation

$350/hr

General estate planning consultation, document review of another attorney’s work, trust funding review, or second opinion. One-hour minimum. Credited toward your engagement if you proceed within 30 days.

All prices are flat fees unless otherwise noted. Every engagement includes document drafting and a written summary of recommended next steps. Asset titling, deed preparation, and coordination with other advisors are separate engagements.

Document delivery
Your choice on every service

Electronic delivery

Secure PDF with annotated signing instructions. Callout boxes show exactly what to sign, witness, and notarize. Print at home and execute.

Mailed signing kit

Printed documents mailed with tabbed signing instructions and signing stickers. Standard shipping included. Allow 3–5 additional days.

Cooper Law’s obligation is fulfilled upon delivery to the postal carrier. Clients with time-sensitive deadlines are strongly encouraged to choose electronic delivery.

In-person signing

Louisville-area clients are welcome to schedule an in-person signing at the Cooper Law office. For hospitalized clients or clients in nursing facilities, Allison is available on-site by arrangement. House calls are not generally available.

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

Why Cooper Law
What makes this different

Triple-credential perspective

Allison holds a JD, CPA, and CFP® — legal, tax, and financial planning coordinated in a single engagement, not three separate professionals.

Transparent flat fees

Every price is published. No hourly billing surprises, no hidden costs. You know exactly what you’ll pay before we start.

Three-state coverage

Licensed in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Ideal for families with property or family across state lines.

Payment plans available

Protecting your family shouldn’t depend on having the full fee available today. Financing options available upon request.

Why an attorney, not a website

Online estate planning templates can’t see what an attorney can.

They can’t give legal advice. They can’t tailor documents to your state’s execution requirements. They can’t tell you when what you think you’re getting isn’t what you’re actually getting. In my experience, I’ve reviewed documents from online providers that didn’t comply with Kentucky’s witness requirements, trusts that were never properly funded, and powers of attorney too narrow to do what the client intended. Working with an attorney who holds a JD, CPA, and CFP® means your plan accounts for the legal, tax, and financial picture that a template cannot see.

A note on timelines

Standard timelines listed above are estimates that 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.

Priority Planning is available on select comprehensive packages. Priority engagements are completed within 5 business days of receiving all intake information and are subject to attorney availability. Priority is not available on Full Estate Plans due to the complexity of irrevocable trust structures.

Estate Planning 911 is a separate emergency service with a 48–72 hour turnaround. Learn more →

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Payment plans available • Licensed in KY, IN & OH