Life events & legal-cost tools

Free calculators for life's big-ticket events — wedding budgets, estate and probate costs, and divorce financials. Every tool shows real numbers.

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Calculator Alimony Estimator Estimate monthly and total spousal support using an income-share guideline based on both spouses' incomes. Open → Calculator Divorce Cost Estimator Estimate the total cost of a divorce from attorney hours, filing fees, mediation, and how contested it is. Open → Calculator Engagement Ring Budget Calculator Set an engagement ring budget from your income and a months-of-salary rule, and estimate the carats it buys. Open → Calculator Estate Probate Cost Estimator Estimate probate costs — attorney and executor fees plus court costs — and what actually reaches your heirs. Open → Calculator Federal Estate Tax Estimator Estimate federal estate tax on a taxable estate above the exemption, and what remains for your heirs. Open → Calculator Final Expenses Calculator Estimate the true cost of dying — funeral, estate settlement, final bills, and debts — and your coverage gap. Open → Calculator Funeral and Burial Cost Estimator Add up the line-item cost of a funeral and burial — services, casket, vault, plot and more — for a clear total. Open → Calculator Guardianship Cost Calculator Estimate the cost of establishing and maintaining a legal guardianship — setup fees plus annual accounting. Open → Calculator Honeymoon Budget Calculator Estimate the total cost of a honeymoon from nightly lodging, daily food and activities, and flights for two. Open → Calculator Immigration and Visa Fee Estimator Add up government filing fees, biometrics, medical exam, and attorney costs for an immigration application. Open → Calculator Inheritance After Tax Calculator Estimate what you keep from an inheritance after a state inheritance tax based on your relationship and exemption. Open → Calculator Lawyer Cost Calculator (Hourly) Estimate total legal fees from an hourly rate and hours, reconcile a retainer, and see your balance or refund. Open → Calculator Legal Name Change Cost Calculator Add up the real cost of a legal name change — court filing, publication, certified copies, and new IDs. Open → Calculator Notary and Document Cost Calculator Estimate notarization costs by number of signatures, plus mobile-notary travel and certified copies. Open → Calculator Power of Attorney Cost Calculator Estimate the cost of power-of-attorney documents including drafting, notary, and optional attorney review. Open → Calculator Prenuptial Agreement Cost Estimator Estimate the cost of a prenup from attorney drafting hours, each partner's separate counsel, and disclosure. Open → Calculator Settlement After Contingency Fee Calculator See what you actually take home from a settlement after the contingency fee, case costs, and medical liens. Open → Calculator Small Claims Court Cost Calculator Weigh the filing, service, and time cost of small claims court against what you could actually recover. Open → Calculator Wedding Budget Planner Split a total wedding budget across venue, catering, photography and more, and see your true cost per guest. Open → Calculator Will vs Living Trust Cost Calculator Compare the true cost of a will plus probate against a living trust, and see how much a trust could save your heirs. Open → Guide How Much Does a Wedding Really Cost in 2026? The average U.S. wedding runs about $33,000 in 2026. See the real line-item breakdown, where the money actually goes, and how to build a budget you can afford. Open → Guide The Real Cost of Divorce (and How to Plan Financially) Divorce costs far more than legal fees. See typical attorney and filing costs, the hidden expense of running two households, and how to plan financially through it. Open → Guide Will vs Trust: Which One Do You Actually Need? A will and a living trust do different jobs. See what each costs, who really needs a trust, how probate works, and how to decide which one fits your situation. Open →