Estate Planning in Indiana

Indiana ( IN)

Average: $1,500

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$350

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,500                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$4,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$262/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$350	$1,500	$4,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Indiana

Indiana has no state estate or inheritance tax. Simple wills cost $350-$800, comprehensive plans $1,500-$3,500. Indiana probate is handled through county Circuit or Superior Courts. Small estates under $50,000 in personal property qualify for affidavit transfers. Indiana allows Transfer on Death deeds for real property, a popular probate avoidance tool. The state adopted portions of the Uniform Trust Code. Healthcare representative appointments and living wills are authorized under Indiana law.

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