From simple wills to Medicaid planning and guardianship, these 6 firms serve Westland, MI — many offer free or low-cost initial consultations. Providers listed in Westland focus on estate planning attorney. Westland sits in Wayne County, Michigan. Other Michigan cities covered include Detroit, Grand Rapids and Wyandotte.
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We currently track 6 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Westland, MI in Wayne County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.5★ from 337 total reviews, and 4 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. The Smith Law Offices, PC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.1★ across 144 reviews.
Rough planning ranges for the Westland 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 Westland 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.
Many Westland listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Many Westland 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.
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 Westland estate attorney will tell you which fits.
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Westland-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Westland firms handle both.
In the Westland 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 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.
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Westland area.
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