Minnesota estate planning are currently $1,000-$2,500 — at or below the national average of $1,000-$3,000. Verify current rates with local providers before making financial commitments. Data as of January 2026.
Basic will + power of attorney package. Source: American Bar Association / LegalZoom Market Data.
ℹ️ Public Data Data sourced from American Bar Association / LegalZoom Market Data. Last updated January 2026.
| Metric | Minnesota | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | Rank #28 / 50 | Rank #25 |
| Estate Planning Costs | $1,000-$2,500 | $1,000-$3,000 |
| Financial Advisor Costs | $175-$300/hr | $200-$300/hr |
| Income Tax Rates | 9.85% | 5.0% |
| Mortgage Rates | 5.10% | 5.0% |
| Savings Rates | 1.28% APY | 1.2% APY |
| Tax Preparation Costs | $150–$350 | $220 |
Data as of January 2026. Sources: Freddie Mac, FDIC, Tax Foundation, MERIC.
| State | Estate Planning |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $800-$2,000 |
| Alaska | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Arizona | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Arkansas | $750-$1,800 |
| California | $1,500-$4,000 |
| Colorado | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Connecticut | $1,500-$3,500 |
| Delaware | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Florida | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Georgia | $900-$2,200 |
| Hawaii | $1,500-$3,500 |
| Idaho | $800-$2,000 |
| Illinois | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Indiana | $800-$2,000 |
| Iowa | $800-$2,000 |
| Kansas | $800-$2,000 |
| Kentucky | $800-$2,000 |
| Louisiana | $900-$2,200 |
| Maine | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Maryland | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Massachusetts | $1,500-$4,000 |
| Michigan | $1,000-$2,500 |
| → Minnesota | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Mississippi | $700-$1,800 |
| Missouri | $900-$2,200 |
| Montana | $800-$2,000 |
| Nebraska | $800-$2,000 |
| Nevada | $1,000-$2,500 |
| New Hampshire | $1,200-$3,000 |
| New Jersey | $1,500-$4,000 |
| New Mexico | $800-$2,000 |
| New York | $1,500-$4,500 |
| North Carolina | $900-$2,200 |
| North Dakota | $800-$2,000 |
| Ohio | $900-$2,200 |
| Oklahoma | $800-$2,000 |
| Oregon | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Rhode Island | $1,200-$3,000 |
| South Carolina | $900-$2,200 |
| South Dakota | $800-$2,000 |
| Tennessee | $900-$2,200 |
| Texas | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Utah | $900-$2,200 |
| Vermont | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Virginia | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Washington | $1,200-$3,000 |
| West Virginia | $700-$1,800 |
| Wisconsin | $900-$2,200 |
| Wyoming | $800-$2,000 |
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