★ 4.9 (211 reviews) ·
801 N Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
★ 5.0 (162 reviews) ·
818 Harrison St Ste 210, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
★ 4.4 (75 reviews) ·
1010 Lake St Suite 200, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
4. Capraro Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (57 reviews) ·
1010 Lake St #501a, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
★ 4.8 (49 reviews) ·
715 Lake St #420, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
6. Conniff & Keleher, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (28 reviews) ·
224 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
7. O'Brien Estate Law, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (16 reviews) ·
1011 Lake St #417, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
8. Golden Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (19 reviews) ·
6602 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
9. Tallent Defense and Family - Divorce, Child Custody, Family Lawyers, Free Consultation Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (12 reviews) ·
1010 Lake St suite 244 office 2, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
10. The Law Office of Jonathan D. Groll Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (8 reviews) ·
830 North Blvd Ste a, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
11. Law Offices Kevin F. Alexander Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
830 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
12. Wakenight & Associates, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.1 (33 reviews) ·
1100 Lake St Ste 120, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
13. The Chicagoland & Suburban Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (8 reviews) ·
248 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
14. Frank E. Stepnowski Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
1515 N Harlem Ave Ste. #205-2, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
15. Tews Theisen & Tuttle Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
137 N Oak Park Ave Ste 107, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
16. Law Office of Emad Mahou Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
1100 Lake St Ste LL30A, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
17. Alejandra I. Vilchis, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
Mailing Address ONLY, 7061 W North Ave #134, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
18. Valerie Franklin Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
715 Lake St #520, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
19. Bryant & Associates Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
1010 Lake St #422, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
20. Weicher Law Offices, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
137 N Oak Park Ave #329, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
21. The Law Office of Joseph P. Lyons Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
1010 Lake St Suite 200, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
22. Hesik~Prybylo Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
821 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
23. Hurley Stanners & Matsko LLC Estate Planning Attorney
1010 Lake St #200, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
24. Kennelly & Associates Estate Planning Attorney
137 N Oak Park Ave
25. Law Office of Edward J. Maliszewski, Jr., P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
840 S Oak Park Ave
Estate planning attorneys in Oak Park, IL: a local guide
We currently track 25 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Oak Park, IL in Cook County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 702 total reviews, and 18 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Theresa Clancy Law is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 211 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Oak Park
Rough planning ranges for the Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park
- 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 Oak Park-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 Oak Park estate clients.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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 Oak Park matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
Many Oak Park 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 Oak Park?
Many Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park-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 Oak Park firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Oak Park: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Oak Park?
In the Oak Park 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 Oak Park area.
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