Planning your estate or caring for an aging parent takes trusted counsel. Below are 32 estate & elder law attorneys serving Little Rock, AR — compare ratings, read reviews, and schedule a consultation. Providers listed in Little Rock focus on estate planning attorney. Little Rock sits in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Other Arkansas cities covered include Fayetteville, Lowell and North Little Rock.
Estate planning attorneys in Little Rock, AR: a local guide
We currently track 25 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Little Rock, AR in Pulaski County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.8★ from 1,056 total reviews, and 23 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. ARlaw Partners is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 172 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Little Rock
Rough planning ranges for the Little Rock area:
Service
Typical range
Simple will package
$350–$1,350
Revocable living trust package
$1,700–$4,500
Full estate plan or probate work
$3,350–$8,950+
Many Little Rock estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in Little Rock
Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Little Rock.
Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Little Rock-area estate before you engage.
Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
Questions to ask before you hire
Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
How do updates work as laws or my family change?
Who will handle my file day to day?
What's the realistic timeline for my Little Rock matter?
Many Little Rock listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in Little Rock?
Many Little Rock estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Little Rock estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Little Rock-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Little Rock firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Little Rock: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Little Rock?
In the Little Rock area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
What else do these firms handle?
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Little Rock area.
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