Cost of a prenuptial agreement?

Being that prenuptial agreements are often challenged particularly where big fortunes are on the line, are inherently complex to draft and involve high risks, attorneys generally charge a high amount to prepare them.  This helps them counterbalance the high cost of malpractice insurance.  While there is no average in the industry for the preparation of these agreements, they usually run anywhere from $2000 to $20,000 depending on the complexity of the issues and situation.  A well-drafted prenuptial agrement that includes proper representation and estate planning can range from $2,500 to $50,000.  On average, the cost of drafting the contract starts at $1500, and a client can expect to pay around $600 per hour in mediation costs.  Experts note that in comparison to the prohibitive cost of litigating a divorce, a bulletproof prenuptial agreement is worth the expense in that it can save parties thousands of dollars in attorney's fees.