Estate Planning in Missouri

Missouri ( MO)

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	$255/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$350	$1,500	$4,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Missouri

Missouri has no state estate or inheritance tax. Simple wills cost $350-$800, comprehensive plans $1,500-$3,500. Missouri probate is through county Circuit Courts with Probate Division. Small estates under $40,000 qualify for simplified affidavit procedures. Missouri allows Transfer on Death deeds. Healthcare and financial powers of attorney are governed by separate statutes.

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