Are legal fees for preparation of wills, trusts, and medical powers of attorney deductible if they fall under the general umbrella of estate planning?

[Condor556]

We paid $8500 in legal fees. All of the legal work falls under the umbrella of estate planning and much of it deals with tax planning. Can I claim all of these fees as a deduction or do I have to specify what percentage of the fee was paid for tax planning?

[Anita01 · Accepted solution]

You can only deduct the portion spent on tax planning, not overall estate planning.  The provider should be able to break down those costs for you in a written document or invoice.