It depends on your individual circumstances, the complexity of documentation and planning required to achieve your goals and objectives. Generally, the costs will include the lawyer's charges for discussing your estate plan with you and for preparing a Revocable Living Trust agreement, your Will, Power of Attorney or other necessary legal documents; supervision over their execution; and services or instructions for funding your Revocable Living Trust.
When you retain a lawyer, you should understand what services are to be provided and how much they will cost. Some lawyers charge a flat fee for simple estate planning services. Other lawyers charge on an hourly basis or use a combination of both types of fees for more complex estate planning services.