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Head-to-head · Estate Planning Software

Quicken WillMaker & Trust vs GoodTrust

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Quicken WillMaker & Trust #6 in Estate Planning Software 7.5/10 From $109/yr ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit site
GoodTrust #7 in Estate Planning Software 7.0/10 From $149 ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit GoodTrust

Quicken WillMaker & Trust leads on 1 check, GoodTrust on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQuicken WillMaker & Trust · 7.5/10
  • Most featuresQuicken WillMaker & Trust · 4 of 5

Quicken WillMaker & Trust scores higher on our rubric for estate planning software: 7.5 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Quicken WillMaker & Trust offers beneficiary planning; GoodTrust doesn't publish it. GoodTrust leads on state coverage: 50 states versus 49 states.

Quicken WillMaker & Trust is the better fit for budget-conscious broad document coverage. GoodTrust is the better fit for affordable full plans with document storage.

  • Quicken WillMaker & Trust fits best

    Budget-conscious broad document coverage

  • GoodTrust fits best

    Affordable full plans with document storage

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Side by side

Feature Quicken WillMaker & Trust 7.5/10 Visit ↗ GoodTrust 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.0
Ranking #6 in Estate Planning Software #7 in Estate Planning Software
Best for Budget-conscious broad document coverage Affordable full plans with document storage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $109/yr Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs, Tickets · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Quicken WillMaker & Trust 4/5 · GoodTrust 3/5
Trust support ✓ ✓
Power of attorney ✓ ✓
Beneficiary planning ✓ (best) Not published
Attorney review Not published —
Document storage ✓ ✓
Specs
Planning scope Full_estate_plan Full_estate_plan
State coverage 49 states 50 states (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Covers wills, trusts, directives, powers of attorney, and deeds
  • Guided interviews produce PDFs with state-specific signing instructions
  • Available online and as downloadable Windows and macOS software
  • Covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health-care directives
  • Includes a Digital Vault with trusted-contact access controls
  • Supports family plans and all 50 U.S. states
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Does not address Louisiana law
  • Online and downloadable versions do not share data
  • Does not provide attorney review or legal advice
  • Web-only access limits platform choice
  • Annual updates after the first year cost $39
Our verdict

Quicken WillMaker & Trust is DIY estate-planning software from Nolo for individuals and families preparing their own legal documents. Guided interviews cover wills, living trusts, health care directives, living wills, financial and limited…

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GoodTrust is an online estate-planning platform for individuals and families who want a broad set of core documents in one plan. Estate+ includes a Revocable Living Trust, Last Will and Testament, Financial Durable Power of Attorney,…

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  1. Quicken WillMaker & TrustEstate Planning Software 7.5From $109/yr
  2. GoodTrustEstate Planning Software 7.0From $149

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Quicken WillMaker & Trust — where it wins

    • Covers wills, trusts, directives, powers of attorney, and deeds
    • Guided interviews produce PDFs with state-specific signing instructions
    • Available online and as downloadable Windows and macOS software

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Does not address Louisiana law
    • Online and downloadable versions do not share data

  • GoodTrust — where it wins

    • Covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health-care directives
    • Includes a Digital Vault with trusted-contact access controls
    • Supports family plans and all 50 U.S. states

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not provide attorney review or legal advice
    • Web-only access limits platform choice
    • Annual updates after the first year cost $39
  • Quicken WillMaker & Trust7.5/10 · From $109/yr

    A broad DIY estate-planning package with strong document coverage and no free plan.

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  • GoodTrust7.0/10 · From $149

    A broad, affordable estate plan with document storage, but no attorney review.

    Visit GoodTrustFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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