★ 5.0 (210 reviews) ·
401 E Front Ave Ste 110, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.9 (208 reviews) ·
2100 Northwest Blvd Unit 110, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.8 (301 reviews) ·
702 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.8 (194 reviews) ·
2317 N. Merritt Creek Loop, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.8 (141 reviews) ·
923 N 3rd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.7 (139 reviews) ·
1900 Northwest Blvd Ste 200, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.7 (117 reviews) ·
401 E Front Ave #211, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.2 (103 reviews) ·
1626 Lincoln Wy, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.6 (74 reviews) ·
505 E Front Ave Ste 205, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.4 (74 reviews) ·
901 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
11. Rude Law, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (37 reviews) ·
2310 N 4th St Ste A, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
★ 4.0 (42 reviews) ·
435 W Hanley Ave Ste 101, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USA
13. J. West Law Firm, PLLC d/b/a Idaho Estate and Probate Probate Attorney
★ 5.0 (29 reviews) ·
2874 Red Cedar Ct, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USA
14. Cusack Linscott Merck Law Firm PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (29 reviews) ·
320 E Neider Ave Ste 206, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USA
15. Hawley Troxell Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (24 reviews) ·
704 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
16. Monroe & Eyman Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (21 reviews) ·
314 E Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
17. Callahan & Associates, Chtd. Attorneys At Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (20 reviews) ·
2140 W Riverstone Dr #201, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
18. Scott L. Poorman, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (10 reviews) ·
320 E Neider Ave #204, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USA
19. Robinson Law, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (7 reviews) ·
2005 Ironwood Pkwy Suite 140, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
20. Crouse Erickson - Family Law Attorneys Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
601 E Front Ave Ste 205, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
21. Evergreen Estate & Elder Law Elder Law Attorney
★ 4.2 (14 reviews) ·
2115 E Sherman Ave Ste 217, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
22. Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & De Smet, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (10 reviews) ·
700 Northwest Blvd, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
23. Wallace & Kuster, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
1910 Northwest Blvd Ste 200, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
24. Malek + Malek Estate Planning Attorney
601 E Front Ave
Estate planning attorneys in Coeur d'Alene, ID: a local guide
We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Coeur d'Alene, ID in Kootenai County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 1,813 total reviews, and 18 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Amendola Doty & Zanetti PLLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 301 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Coeur d'Alene
Rough planning ranges for the Coeur d'Alene area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $300–$1,200 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,000–$8,000+ |
Many Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent Coeur d'Alene estate clients.
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Coeur d'Alene.
- 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.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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 Coeur d'Alene matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
Many Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene?
Many Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene-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 Coeur d'Alene firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Coeur d'Alene: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Coeur d'Alene?
In the Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene area.
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