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GoodTrust Review 2024: Pricing, Features
GoodTrust offers customizable estate planning documents and a digital vault to transfer accounts to beneficiaries.
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Price (one-time)
$149 for estate plan bundle. Promotion: NerdWallet users can save up to $10.
Price (annual)
$39
Access to attorney support?
No
We like it because
GoodTrust's “Digital Vault” feature is helpful for incorporating your online assets into your estate plan for a reasonable cost.
Pros
Digital vault for organizing online accounts and digital assets.
Unlimited updates.
Family plan (each adult member can create their own documents) for no additional cost.
Cons
No attorney support.
Documents aren’t state-specific but are binding in all 50 states when following state-specific instructions.
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We like it because
GoodTrust's “Digital Vault” feature is helpful for incorporating your online assets into your estate plan for a reasonable cost.
Price (one-time)
$149 for estate plan bundle. Promotion: NerdWallet users can save up to $10.
Price (annual)
$39
Access to attorney support?
No
What is GoodTrust?
GoodTrust is an online estate planning service that stands out for its digital vault feature, which lets users keep and share access to important accounts in one secure place. The service also offers traditional estate planning documents, including a will, living will, power of attorney and living trust, all included for the same one-time fee.
The company does not offer direct attorney services, but GoodTrust says all its document templates are crafted by a team of attorneys. Overall, GoodTrust’s competitive pricing and evergreen digital vault feature make it a top choice for an online will maker.
$149 for all documents on the platform, including last will and testament, revocable living trust, power of attorney, living will and additional directives. You can add documents for adult family members for no additional cost.
Recurring fees
$39 annual membership fee after the first year to make changes to documents.
Last will & testament
Included.
Living will
Included.
Power of attorney
Included.
Revocable living trust
Included.
Access to live attorney
Not available.
Customer service
Customer support is available via email with a guaranteed response time within 24 hours. Online knowledgebase has explanations for basic estate planning concepts.
Digital vault offers lifetime access to encrypted information for all important online accounts, including social media and banking. The feature allows users to include specific instructions for memorializing accounts and transferring funds to trusted contacts.
Each adult member of your family can make their own will, trust and directive documents for no additional cost.
Documents aren't state-specific. However, they are valid in all 50 states with proper witnessing and notarization, and the GoodTrust website explains how to make your documents valid in your state.
No attorney access; other online will makers offer attorney support, which may be necessary for those with complex estates.
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Price (one-time)
$109 to $219
Price (annual)
$39 per year to make changes after the first year
Access to attorney support?
No
We like it because
Nolo’s services are among the most comprehensive on the market.
Pros
Straightforward, user-friendly process.
One year of free updates to your documents.
Access to over 35 estate planning documents depending on plan.
Cons
Software download available with only Windows 8.1/10/11 or macOS 10.13 and higher.
Documents aren’t valid in Louisiana or U.S. territories.
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We like it because
Nolo’s services are among the most comprehensive on the market.
Price (one-time)
$109 to $219
Price (annual)
$39 per year to make changes after the first year
Access to attorney support?
No
Why we like it
Nolo’s Quicken WillMaker has 35+ estate planning documents available (depending on which plan you choose), including wills, trusts, transfer on death deeds, health care directives and others. The product is available online or as downloadable software. All three annual plans help you craft a will with a straightforward questionnaire. The service doesn’t provide documents valid in Louisiana or U.S. territories, and there’s no access to live attorney support.
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Price (one-time)
Will: one-time fee of $199 per individual or $299 for couples. Trust: one-time fee of $499 per individual or $599 for couples.
Price (annual)
$19 annual membership fee.
Access to attorney support?
Yes
We like it because
Trust & Will stands out for its quick and easy-to-use process.
Pros
Simple and straightforward process for an online will.
Unlimited updates with an annual membership.
Add a year of attorney support for $300.
Cons
Not great for complex family or financial situations.
NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account factors such as pricing, ease of use, breadth of offerings, customer service options and more.
We like it because
Trust & Will stands out for its quick and easy-to-use process.
Price (one-time)
Will: one-time fee of $199 per individual or $299 for couples. Trust: one-time fee of $499 per individual or $599 for couples.
Price (annual)
$19 annual membership fee.
Access to attorney support?
Yes
Why we like it
Trust & Will’s simple, user-friendly interface allows users to craft a will quickly and easily. Users can add HIPAA authorization, living will and power of attorney documents; they can also add a year of attorney support for $200. You can download your documents, but all documents also ship free for first-time users with state-specific notarization instructions.
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