From simple wills to Medicaid planning and guardianship, these 64 firms serve San Antonio, TX — many offer free or low-cost initial consultations. Providers listed in San Antonio focus on estate planning attorney. San Antonio sits in Bexar County, Texas. Other Texas cities covered include Houston, San Marcos and Sherman.
Estate planning attorneys in San Antonio, TX: a local guide
We currently track 25 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.8★ from 104 total reviews, and 6 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. The Rebecca Smith Law Firm, PLLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 29 reviews.
What estate planning costs in San Antonio
Rough planning ranges for the San Antonio area:
Service
Typical range
Simple will package
$400–$1,500
Revocable living trust package
$1,900–$5,000
Full estate plan or probate work
$3,750–$10,000+
Many San Antonio 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 San Antonio
Read reviews and ask for references from recent San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
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.
Questions to ask before you hire
Who will handle my file day to day?
What's the realistic timeline for my San Antonio 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?
Many San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Many San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio-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 San Antonio firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in San Antonio: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in San Antonio?
In the San Antonio 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 San Antonio area.
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