Estate Planning in District of Columbia

District of Columbia ( DC)
Average: $3,500
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$700
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$3,500
Typical Estate Planning Case
High Estimate
$10,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $300/hr $490/hr $750/hr
Total Cost Estimate $700 $3,500 $10,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in District of Columbia

DC has a state estate tax with $4.254 million exemption. Rates 11.2%-16%. Trust and estate planning complex.

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

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