★ 5.0 (80 reviews) ·
335 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
★ 4.8 (273 reviews) ·
7 Hopper St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
★ 4.7 (171 reviews) ·
1602 Sunset Ave, Utica, NY 13502, USA
4. Hobika Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (59 reviews) ·
1417 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
★ 4.8 (49 reviews) ·
287 Genesee St #204, Utica, NY 13501, USA
6. Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (56 reviews) ·
120 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
7. Murad and Murad, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (38 reviews) ·
291 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
8. The Law Offices of Eisenhut & Eisenhut Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (29 reviews) ·
25 Hopper St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
9. Hilton Estate & Elder Law, LLC Elder Law Attorney
★ 4.6 (27 reviews) ·
2100 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
10. Cohen & Cohen Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (24 reviews) ·
258 Genesee St #503, Utica, NY 13502, USA
11. Hage & Hage LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (17 reviews) ·
283 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
12. Calli Calli & Cully Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.2 (34 reviews) ·
510 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
13. LifeLaw LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
1 Proctor Blvd, Utica, NY 13501, USA
14. Compson & Pimpinella, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ·
2310 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
15. Law Office's of Finer & Fanelli Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (18 reviews) ·
510 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
16. Saunders Kahler Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
181 Genesee St Ste 501, Utica, NY 13501, USA
17. Getnick Livingston Atkinson & Priore, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (17 reviews) ·
258 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
18. Kowalczyk & Deery LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (4 reviews) ·
185 Genesee St Ste 12, Utica, NY 13501, USA
19. DiGiorgio Law Firm, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (10 reviews) ·
258 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
20. Starczewski Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (15 reviews) ·
508 Seneca St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
21. Schmitt & Lascurettes Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (10 reviews) ·
1508 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
22. Festine Armond J Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
258 Genesee St #603, Utica, NY 13502, USA
23. Law Office of Jennifer M. Osiecki Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
405 Court St, Utica, NY 13502, USA
24. Pellegrino D Victor Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.5 (4 reviews) ·
2803 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Utica, NY: a local guide
We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Utica, NY in Oneida County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 954 total reviews, and 15 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Utica is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 273 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Utica
Rough planning ranges for the Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Utica-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 Utica 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 Utica.
Questions to ask before you hire
- What's the realistic timeline for my Utica matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- 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?
Many Utica 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 Utica?
Many Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica-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 Utica firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Utica: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Utica?
In the Utica 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 Utica area.
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