Whether you're settling an estate, planning ahead, or protecting an elder's assets, here are 4 estate & elder law attorneys covering Montclair, New Jersey. Providers listed in Montclair focus on estate planning attorney. Montclair sits in Essex County, New Jersey. Other New Jersey cities covered include Newark, Jersey City and Montville.
Tell us what you need — wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning — and we'll connect you with Montclair attorneys for a consultation.
We currently track 4 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Montclair, NJ in Essex County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 148 total reviews, and 2 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Ferrer Goldfine Law Group is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 96 reviews.
Rough planning ranges for the Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Many Montclair 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 Montclair estate attorney will tell you which fits.
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Montclair-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 Montclair firms handle both.
In the Montclair 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 Montclair area.
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