★ 5.0 (74 reviews) ·
111 Deerwood Rd Ste 200, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
★ 5.0 (59 reviews) ·
6156 W Branch Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582, USA
★ 5.0 (53 reviews) ·
2603 Camino Ramon suit 200, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
4. Horizon Elder Law & Estate Planning, Inc Elder Law Attorney
★ 4.9 (31 reviews) ·
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd #145, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
5. Law Office of John R. Larson Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (19 reviews) ·
2603 Camino Ramon #420, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
6. Jahangiri Law Group - Lubna K. Jahangiri Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (19 reviews) ·
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd #495, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
7. Santaella Legal Group, APC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (12 reviews) ·
111 Deerwood Rd Ste 200, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
8. Law Office of Cristin M. Lowe Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (15 reviews) ·
4000 Executive Pkwy, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
9. The Law Offices Of Cummins & Holmes Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
18 Crow Canyon Ct #340, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
10. THE INTELLIGENT LAW FIRM, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
111 Deerwood Rd Ste 200, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
11. Leong Patricia Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
3180 Crow Canyon Pl Suite#250, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
12. Whipple, Mercado & Associates LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (14 reviews) ·
111 Deerwood Rd Ste 175, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
13. The Law Offices of Ken Begun Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (3 reviews) ·
3180 Crow Canyon Pl #109, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
14. Geraldi Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (9 reviews) ·
12647 Alcosta Blvd #335, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
15. Hyden Zakheim, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (7 reviews) ·
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 350, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
16. Hanson Law Center Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (4 reviews) ·
3130 Crow Canyon Pl #270, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
17. Rugaard Christopher Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
2641 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
18. Jordan Law Office, A Professional Corporation Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
18 Crow Canyon Ct Ste 280, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
Estate planning attorneys in San Ramon, CA: a local guide
We currently track 18 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving San Ramon, CA in Contra Costa County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.5★ from 332 total reviews, and 12 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Law Office of James D. Stein, PC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 74 reviews.
What estate planning costs in San Ramon
Rough planning ranges for the San Ramon 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 San Ramon 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 Ramon
- 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 San Ramon-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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon 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 Ramon?
Many San Ramon 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 Ramon 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 Ramon-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 Ramon firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in San Ramon: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in San Ramon?
In the San Ramon 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 Ramon area.
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