★ 5.0 (240 reviews) ·
414 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
★ 5.0 (180 reviews) ·
2407 W Washington Ave Ste A, Yakima, WA 98903, USA
★ 4.6 (253 reviews) ·
302 N 3rd St #100, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
★ 4.8 (149 reviews) ·
1111 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
★ 4.5 (119 reviews) ·
3711 Englewood Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
★ 4.6 (79 reviews) ·
402 E Yakima Ave #730, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
7. Yakima Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (58 reviews) ·
212 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
★ 4.6 (49 reviews) ·
105 N 3rd St, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
★ 4.5 (48 reviews) ·
3911 Castlevale Rd #107, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
10. Heritage Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (39 reviews) ·
15 N Naches Ave Unit 1, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
11. Smart Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (38 reviews) ·
3600 Kern Rd, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
12. Resolute Law PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (30 reviews) ·
222 Pendleton Way, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
13. Law Office of Catherine R. Lighty Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.6 (28 reviews) ·
402 E Yakima Ave #710, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
14. Hazel & Schwab Family Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (19 reviews) ·
1420 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
15. Thorner Kennedy Gano & Murphy P.S. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (15 reviews) ·
605 N 39th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
16. Hummer Boyd PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (6 reviews) ·
6 S 2nd St Ste 1016, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
17. TDA Law Firm, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
2807 W Washington Ave #111, Yakima, WA 98903, USA
18. Dobbs & Young Law Office, P.S. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (14 reviews) ·
302 N 3rd St Suite 202, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
19. Halverson Northwest Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (12 reviews) ·
405 E Lincoln Ave, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
20. Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (12 reviews) ·
120 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
21. Pratt Boutillier Kirkevold & Farmer PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (8 reviews) ·
3901 Fairbanks Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
22. Gilbert Law Group, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
11 N 11th Ave Ste 107, Yakima, WA 98902, USA
23. True Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (36 reviews) ·
411 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
24. Edmondson Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
313 N 3rd St, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
25. Englund Law Estate Planning Attorney
105 S 3rd St Ste 105
Estate planning attorneys in Yakima, WA: a local guide
We currently track 25 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Yakima, WA in Yakima County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 1,444 total reviews, and 13 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Savage Family Law is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.6★ across 253 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Yakima
Rough planning ranges for the Yakima area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $350–$1,350 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,700–$4,500 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,350–$8,950+ |
Many Yakima 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 Yakima
- 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 Yakima-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 Yakima estate clients.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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?
- Who will handle my file day to day?
Many Yakima 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 Yakima?
Many Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima-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 Yakima firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Yakima: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Yakima?
In the Yakima 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 Yakima area.
Wills & TrustsLiving TrustsProbatePowers of AttorneyMedicaid PlanningGuardianshipSpecial Needs PlanningEstate Administration