★ 4.9 (169 reviews) ·
122 Central Plaza N, Canton, OH 44702, USA
★ 5.0 (109 reviews) ·
4842 Higbee Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA
3. Bixler Moore, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (31 reviews) ·
4505 Stephen Cir NW Ste 101, Canton, OH 44718, USA
4. Plakas Mannos Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (31 reviews) ·
200 Market Ave N #300, Canton, OH 44702, USA
5. Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (39 reviews) ·
4775 Munson St NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA
6. Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (16 reviews) ·
101 Central Plaza S Ste 1200, Canton, OH 44702, USA
7. Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (15 reviews) ·
4917 Munson St NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA
8. Graham & Associates Law Offices, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (14 reviews) ·
100 30th St NW #107, Canton, OH 44709, USA
9. Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (13 reviews) ·
4505 Stephen Cir NW #200, Canton, OH 44718, USA
10. McCleery Law Firm, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ·
200 6th St NW Ste L, Canton, OH 44702, USA
11. Layman Law Group, LLC. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
4740 Belpar St NW B, Canton, OH 44718, USA
12. Law Office of John D. Clark Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
4774 Munson St NW Ste 200, Canton, OH 44718, USA
13. Fry Law, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (9 reviews) ·
4450 Belden Village St NW #300, Canton, OH 44718, USA
14. GUILEY & GUILEY CO., L.P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
4670 Douglas Cir NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA
15. Hoover Estate Counsel LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
4180 Holiday St NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA
16. DuPlain Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
4774 Munson St NW Ste 200, Canton, OH 44718, USA
17. Rosemary G. Rubin Co., LPA Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (13 reviews) ·
1435 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44714, USA
18. Law Office of Gerald L. Baker Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (10 reviews) ·
3711 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA
19. Redinger & Morris LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (7 reviews) ·
116 Cleveland Ave NW #418, Canton, OH 44702, USA
20. Caplea & Variola Co LPA Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ·
610 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702, USA
21. Amendolara & Rafidi, Llc Estate Planning Attorney
4092 Holiday St NW
Estate planning attorneys in Canton, OH: a local guide
We currently track 21 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Canton, OH in Stark County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 513 total reviews, and 16 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Coleridge Law Office is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 169 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Canton
Rough planning ranges for the Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton
- 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 Canton-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 Canton estate clients.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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?
- Who will handle my file day to day?
- What's the realistic timeline for my Canton matter?
Many Canton 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 Canton?
Many Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton-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 Canton firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Canton: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Canton?
In the Canton 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 Canton area.
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