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Steps for Creating a Will in Massachusetts Technically, you can create your own will in Massachusetts. The only legal requirement is that you sign it in front of at least 2 witnesses and that those witnesses also sign the will.

If you go the online, ?DIY? route, you might wind up paying less than $100. However, some web resources can charge up to $400. If an attorney helps you set things up, the attorney's fees will obviously raise your total costs. There's no one-size-fits-all cost, but they can frequently exceed $1,000.

In Massachusetts, the cost for comprehensive estate plan drafting can range from $900 to $4,950 or more, depending on the complexity of your estate and the attorney's experience. The cost of creating a will in Massachusetts can range from roughly $250 to $1,000. A trust typically costs anywhere between $900 and $3,450.

The fees for a real estate attorney are well worth it, considering the value and protections they bring to the transaction. A buyer can expect to pay between $1100-$1500. A seller will pay slightly lower ? usually between $800-$1300. The Maximum Real Estate Exposure resource provides an in-depth overview of the costs.

Handwritten Will: A handwritten will is valid in Massachusetts as long as the testator signs and their signature is witnessed by two witnesses. Some states permit the use of a holographic will, a will in the testator's handwriting that they sign without any witnesses.

The average cost of a will in Massachusetts ranges between $200 and $600, with the cost varying based on the attorney's fees and the complexity of the will.