What does a Will cost in Texas in 2026?

It depends on the route. A do-it-yourself form or kit is reported at $0–$50, national online Will services start at about $109–$150, and Texas law firms publish flat fees for one person's online Will package that typically run $350–$1,000. At hofheinzlaw.com a Will is $125, and a Will with three lifetime documents is $165. For traditional services, Hofheinz Heinen PLLC's general minimum fee is $2,500, and it can be substantially more depending on what needs to be done.

What does each route cost in 2026?

The dates for the first two rows are the dates the sources themselves give. The National Council on Aging figures are Nolo's WillMaker $109, LegalZoom $129, GoodTrust $149, and Trust & Will $150. The same figures appear in the comparison table on Online Will options in Texas, compared.

What can add to the cost?

• Attorney access. The National Council on Aging reports attorney access sold as an add-on by some national services: LegalZoom at $20 a month, Trust & Will at $299 a year.
• The other documents. A Will covers what happens at death. A Durable Power of Attorney, a Medical Power of Attorney and a Directive to Physicians cover what happens if you are alive but unable to act. Here they are $20, $20 and free.
• A supervised signing. A Texas Will must be signed before two witnesses. A supervised Will signing in our office, with the witnesses and notary provided, is $400.
• Changes later. Revisions are included for thirty days after preparation. After that, a replacement Will is the same $125 fee.
• Probate. Court filing fees and probate costs come later and are not part of this office's fees.

What about the free Texas Supreme Court Will forms?

If your plan is very simple, the free forms approved by the Supreme Court of Texas in 2023 may be enough. There are four, depending on whether you are married and have children, and they are available at txcourts.gov/forms. The Court notes they are not a substitute for legal advice.

What happens if you have no Will?

Texas law decides who receives your property and who administers your estate, under Chapter 201 of the Texas Estates Code. The result is frequently not what people expect: What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Texas.

Questions about cost

Is a low-cost Will valid in Texas?

Yes, if it is signed correctly. A Will is valid in Texas based on how it is signed, not on how it was drafted or what it cost. It must be in writing, signed by you, and attested by two witnesses at least 14 years of age who sign in your presence (Tex. Est. Code § 251.051).

What does the $125 Will include?

A complete simple Will written for Texas law, including protective trust provisions and a self-proving affidavit, in a system designed and created by an attorney who is Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with thirty days to revise it after preparation. The documents are not individually reviewed by a lawyer before release.

Why is the $125 fee lower than a traditional engagement?

The fee is low because the process creates an individualized document designed to meet the needs of those with fewer assets and common needs. You supply the information through a structured online interview and the system builds the documents from it, rather than using in-office meetings, individual attorney document preparation, and document signings.

Are there other charges at hofheinzlaw.com?

There are no hourly charges and no additional fees for the documents themselves. Optional services are priced separately: a supervised Will signing is $400 and a planning consultation is $400. All fees: Prices.

More questions about Wills prepared online, with citations: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Directives in Texas — Questions and Answers. To prepare documents: Online Client Services.

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