How Much Does a Will Cost in Kansas or Missouri? (2026 Guide)
Updated: 3d
Key points: At Memento Mori Law, attorney-prepared Essential Will packages start at $695 for an individual or $1,195 for a married couple. Will & Family Protection packages start at $1,095 for an individual or $1,795 for a married couple. These are starting fees, not guaranteed quotes for every situation.
How much does it cost to have a will prepared in Kansas or Missouri?
The cost depends on the documents needed, family circumstances, asset ownership, and whether you need more customized inheritance provisions. A basic will and a comprehensive estate plan are not necessarily the same service.
What is included in an Essential Will package?
Our foundational package is intended for people who need a will and essential decision-making documents. Depending on the engagement, planning can address financial powers of attorney, health care decisions, advance directives, and guardian nominations for minor children. The exact scope will be confirmed before work begins.
When might Will & Family Protection be a better fit?
Families with minor children or more specific inheritance wishes may benefit from customized provisions, including testamentary trusts for children. Those additional instructions are a major difference between the two will-based packages.
Would a living trust be better?
Memento Mori Law's Revocable Living Trust packages start at $2,295 for individuals and $3,295 for married couples. A properly funded trust can help assets held in the trust pass outside probate. Signing a trust alone does not automatically transfer assets into it, and a revocable trust generally does not provide creditor protection simply because it is a trust.
Comprehensive Trust packages start at $3,495 for individuals and $4,795 for married couples. More complex circumstances may require specialized planning and a separate quote.
What Should I Compare in Estate Planning Quotes?
Compare the work included, rather than the headline price alone. Ask which documents are included, what family-specific provisions are contemplated, how signing arrangements are handled, and whether property transfers, trust funding or later changes require additional work. Two quotes can describe different scopes even when both use the words estate plan.
For a home or other real estate, ask who is responsible for preparing, recording and reviewing any necessary deed, and how the work fits the agreed engagement. The house-in-a-living-trust guide explains why signing a trust and transferring property are separate steps.
If you have children or a second marriage, review the guides for parents with minor children and blended families. Those questions can help you explain your needs at the consultation. Our package comparison and downloadable pricing guide provide the current starting prices; the proposed scope and fee are confirmed before you proceed.
Why not just use an online will?
Online documents may cost less upfront, but may not address unusual family arrangements, title and beneficiary-designation coordination, or the consequences of unclear instructions. Attorney-guided planning offers an opportunity to discuss those issues. Whether that additional guidance is worthwhile depends on your circumstances.
Does a will avoid probate?
Not by itself. Probate requirements depend on how assets are owned and transferred, beneficiary designations, and applicable Kansas or Missouri law. A will remains an important part of many plans.
How do you get a firm price?
Start with a free consultation—in person in Shawnee, KS, or virtually through Google Meet. Joshua Harden can discuss your goals, explain which package may fit, and confirm the proposed scope and fee before you proceed. Memento Mori Law serves clients throughout Johnson County, Kansas—including Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood and Prairie Village—and the wider Kansas City area in Kansas and Missouri.
Contact Memento Mori Law at (573) 639-7615 or jh@mementomorilawyers.com. Visit www.memento-mori-law.com to schedule a free consultation.
Educational information only; not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by reading this article. Services, eligibility, and fees depend on individual circumstances.
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