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Between do-it-yourself and a law office.
You get the attorney and the signing a law office provides, at a price closer to an online service.
| Online document sites | SignMyWill | Traditional law office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney reviews your documents | Usually not, or extra | Included | Included |
| Witnesses and notary provided | You arrange | Included, on video | In the office |
| Deed recorded for you | You file | Included | Usually |
| Printed, bound binder | Print at home | Mailed to you | Varies |
| Office visits | None | None | Two or more |
| Will plan, single | Low | From $199 | ≈ $1,000–$2,000 |
| Trust plan, single | Low to moderate | $999 | ≈ $3,700–$5,500 |
Law office ranges are typical Illinois estimates and vary by firm and complexity. A traditional engagement is the right choice for complex estates; we'll tell you if yours is one.