1. Dornburg Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (371 reviews) ·
1 O'Connor Plaza Ste 305, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
★ 4.6 (98 reviews) ·
101 W Goodwin Ave #720, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
★ 4.7 (56 reviews) ·
3004 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77904, USA
4. Eckhoff, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (45 reviews) ·
101 W Goodwin Ave Suite 855, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
★ 4.9 (42 reviews) ·
302 W Forrest St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
6. Perez Law, Rosalind V.O. Perez, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (32 reviews) ·
101 W Goodwin Ave Suite 1025, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
7. Law Office of Douglass L. Anderson, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (25 reviews) ·
109 W Santa Rosa St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
8. Villafranca & Villafranca PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (29 reviews) ·
120 N Main St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
9. The Gwosdz Law Firm, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (17 reviews) ·
5606 N Navarro St Ste. 301, Victoria, TX 77904, USA
10. Ferguson Legal PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ·
101 W Goodwin Ave Ste 550, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
11. Bradicich & Uszynski LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
111 S Main St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
12. Walker Keeling LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
101 W Goodwin Ave Ste 400, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
13. The Law Office of Pamela D. Orsak Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (8 reviews) ·
306-B E Airline Rd, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
14. Marek Griffin & Knaupp Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.1 (15 reviews) ·
101 S Main St Ste. 508, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
15. Anderson, Smith, Null & Stofer, L.L.P. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (6 reviews) ·
4611 E Airline Rd Ste 202 B, Victoria, TX 77904, USA
16. The Law office of Joe Wall Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
300 E Airline Rd, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
17. Klotzman Law Firm, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (4 reviews) ·
506 W Forrest St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
18. Filley Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
214 S Main St #2, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
19. Crawford Don D Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
304 S Main St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
20. Heller Joyce M Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (5 reviews) ·
101 W Goodwin Ave Ste. 906, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
21. Garza Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.3 (10 reviews) ·
1101 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
22. David M. Coffey, Attorney-at-Law Estate Planning Attorney
101 W Goodwin Ave Ste 1102, Victoria, TX 77901, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Victoria, TX: a local guide
We currently track 22 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Victoria, TX in Victoria County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 783 total reviews, and 12 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Dornburg Law is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 371 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Victoria
Rough planning ranges for the Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria
- 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 Victoria 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 Victoria.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
Questions to ask before you hire
- What's the realistic timeline for my Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria?
Many Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria-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 Victoria firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Victoria: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Victoria?
In the Victoria 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 Victoria area.
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