★ 4.9 (93 reviews) ·
18627 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
★ 4.8 (60 reviews) ·
10055 Slater Ave #250, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
3. Satori Law Group, Inc. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (27 reviews) ·
10061 Talbert Ave #325, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
4. Law Offices of Kathy T. Luong, Esq. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (13 reviews) ·
17151 Newhope St #104, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
5. Lyly Nguyen Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
17151 Newhope St #113, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
6. Law Offices of Arnold van Dyk Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
8840 Warner Ave #200b, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
7. Heritage Law, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
18426 Brookhurst St #201, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
8. Law Office of James F. Kajtoch Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (7 reviews) ·
9550 Warner Ave #250, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
9. The Feirstein Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (7 reviews) ·
9550 Warner Ave #209, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
10. Orange County Real Estate Attorneys Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (4 reviews) ·
10221 Slater Ave #119, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
11. The Law Office of Diamond Tran Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ·
10061 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
12. Vuong Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (5 reviews) ·
9555 Warner Ave #K, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
13. Law Offices of Stephen M. Goodman Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
9550 Warner Ave #250, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
14. Hutchinson Stan Estate Planning Attorney
18837 Brookhurst St #104, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
15. ATN Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
16580 Harbor Blvd, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
16. Law Offices Alex L. Benedict & Assoc., APC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (7 reviews) ·
10055 Slater Ave Ste 263, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Fountain Valley, CA: a local guide
We currently track 16 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Fountain Valley, CA in Orange County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 243 total reviews, and 10 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. The Law Offices of Zev S. Brooks is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 93 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Fountain Valley
Rough planning ranges for the Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Fountain Valley.
- 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 Fountain Valley-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley?
Many Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley-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 Fountain Valley firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Fountain Valley: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Fountain Valley?
In the Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley area.
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