Estate Planning in Alabama

Alabama ( AL)

Average: $1,300

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$300

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,300                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$3,500

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$250/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$300	$1,300	$3,500

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Alabama

Alabama has no state estate or inheritance tax. Simple wills cost $300-$600, comprehensive plans $1,300-$3,000 — among the most affordable nationally. Alabama probate is through county Probate Courts with procedures varying by county. Small estates under $25,000 qualify for simplified administration. Alabama allows small estate affidavits for personal property. The state requires two witnesses for valid wills. Alabama has specific homestead protections in probate.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (AL)