Estate Planning in Rhode Island

Rhode Island ( RI)

Average: $2,200

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$500

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $2,200                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$6,500

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$200/hr	$275/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$500	$2,200	$6,500

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a state estate tax with a $1,774,583 exemption (adjusted for inflation) — one of the lowest nationally. Rates from 0.8% to 16%. Simple wills $500-$1,100, plans $2,200-$5,500. RI probate through municipal Probate Courts. The low estate tax exemption catches many Rhode Island homeowners.

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