★ 4.9 (89 reviews) ·
132 S Water St #638, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
★ 4.8 (151 reviews) ·
202 S Franklin St 2nd floor, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
★ 4.3 (88 reviews) ·
225 S Main St #100, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
4. 217 Law LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (55 reviews) ·
132 S Water St #628, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
5. Paul G. Chiligiris, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (30 reviews) ·
228 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
6. Barr & Barr Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (20 reviews) ·
1301 E Mound Rd #350, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
7. GreenLeaf Law Office, Ltd. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (27 reviews) ·
2456 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
8. Brown Hawkins & Basola Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (34 reviews) ·
234 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
9. Law Office of Jessica Jolly Spain Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (19 reviews) ·
202 S Franklin St #2, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
10. Featherstun Gaumer Stocks Flynn & Eck, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (14 reviews) ·
101 S State St #240, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
11. Nancy Handegan Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (13 reviews) ·
100 S Water St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
12. Samuels Miller Schroeder Jackson & Sly LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
225 N Water St #301, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
13. Record & Jankowicz Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
101 S Main St Ste 505, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
14. Hughes Tenney Postlewait Coale, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
101 S Main St Ste 300, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
15. Frank H. Byers, II, Ltd. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (9 reviews) ·
160 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
16. Johnson, Chiligiris & Weatherford Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.2 (9 reviews) ·
228 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
17. Parish & Castleman Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.5 (2 reviews) ·
132 S Water St Ste 429, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
18. Tietz Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
132 S Water St #333, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
19. Bickes Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
132 S Water St #331, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
20. James Edward Tueth Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
1057 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522, USA
21. Morthland Mark Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.2 (13 reviews) ·
158 W Prairie Ave #102, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
22. McKensie Meadows, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ·
202 S Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
23. James Edward Tueth Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
113 N Main St
Estate planning attorneys in Decatur, IL: a local guide
We currently track 23 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Decatur, IL in Macon County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 593 total reviews, and 12 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 151 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Decatur
Rough planning ranges for the Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Decatur-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent Decatur 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 Decatur.
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 Decatur matter?
Many Decatur 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 Decatur?
Many Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur-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 Decatur firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Decatur: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Decatur?
In the Decatur 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 Decatur area.
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