★ 5.0 (199 reviews) ·
800 E Northwest Hwy #1095, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
2. Garces Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (151 reviews) ·
579 N 1st Bank Dr #240, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
★ 4.9 (128 reviews) ·
4811 W Emerson Ave #110, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
★ 4.9 (102 reviews) ·
1622 W Colonial Pkwy #201, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
★ 5.0 (72 reviews) ·
800 E Northwest Hwy Suite 700, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
★ 4.8 (58 reviews) ·
4811 W Emerson Ave Unit 208, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
7. Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC - DGAA Law LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (23 reviews) ·
4811 W Emerson Ave #110, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
8. The Law Offices of James M. Kelly Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (25 reviews) ·
600 N North Ct #115, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
9. Law Office of Joan Vasquez Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (21 reviews) ·
20063 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
10. The Law Office of Nicholas W. Richardson, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ·
110 N Brockway St Ste 220, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
11. Joel Degrazia, Ltd. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ·
110 N Brockway St Ste 220, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
12. Dworak Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (7 reviews) ·
117 E Palatine Rd Ste 105, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
13. Pinderski & Pinderski Ltd Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ·
115 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
14. Kenneth E Kaiser Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
502 N Plum Grove Rd Unit D, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
15. Kerry A. Garesche Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
616 N North Ct #140, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
16. Gary L. Brunke P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (11 reviews) ·
19 S Bothwell St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
17. Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (5 reviews) ·
616 N North Ct #160, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
18. GARNELLO AND ASSOCIATES PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (5 reviews) ·
19 S Bothwell St Ste 222, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
19. Law Offices of Robert Arnold P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (3 reviews) ·
119 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
20. Law Offices of Sandra Stermer Coscino, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (8 reviews) ·
110 N Brockway St Ste 220, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
21. Oleksiuk & Associates Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
422 E Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Palatine, IL: a local guide
We currently track 21 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Palatine, IL in Cook County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 845 total reviews, and 14 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Cohen & Donahue, Attorneys at Law is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 199 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Palatine
Rough planning ranges for the Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Palatine-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 Palatine 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 Palatine.
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 Palatine matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
Many Palatine 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 Palatine?
Many Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine-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 Palatine firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Palatine: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Palatine?
In the Palatine 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 Palatine area.
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