★ 4.9 (631 reviews) ·
217 N Main St 3rd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
★ 5.0 (135 reviews) ·
2107 N Broadway Ste 204, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA
★ 5.0 (67 reviews) ·
1801 Parkcourt Pl # F202, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
4. BWA Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (51 reviews) ·
1901 E 4th St Ste 150, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
★ 5.0 (50 reviews) ·
2677 N Main St #900, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
6. The Law Office of Brian Nguyen, Professional Corporation Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (23 reviews) ·
1327 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
7. The Law Office of Gene J. Goldsman Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (16 reviews) ·
501 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
8. Moran Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (19 reviews) ·
5 Hutton Centre Dr #1050, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA
9. Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (15 reviews) ·
206 W 4th St 3rd floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
10. Law Offices of Roshni T. Desai Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ·
1913 17th St Ste 116, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
11. Bourdelais Scott A Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (11 reviews) ·
2060 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
12. Rinelli Law Group, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ·
C Address of office*, 1086 Cabrillo Park Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
13. Petros Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (6 reviews) ·
1851 E 1st St #410, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
14. Elder Law Center Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
2000 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
15. Community Counsel Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (10 reviews) ·
1535 17th St Ste 110, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
16. Watson Law Group, APC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
1602 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
17. Law Office of Michael R. Weinstein, APC Estate Planning Attorney
1851 E 1st St uite 850
18. The Law Office of Jordana Furman Estate Planning Attorney
1535 E 17th St
19. MRC Law Corp Estate Planning Attorney
Santa Ana, CA
20. Law Office of Marc L. Weber Estate Planning Attorney
1800 E Garry Ave Ste 213
21. The Draheim Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
1851 E 1st St Ste 900
Estate planning attorneys in Santa Ana, CA: a local guide
We currently track 21 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Santa Ana, CA in Orange County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.8★ from 1,058 total reviews, and 14 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Serrato Law Firm APC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 631 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Santa Ana
Rough planning ranges for the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
- 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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana estate clients.
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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?
- What's the realistic timeline for my Santa Ana matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
Many Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Many Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Santa Ana: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Santa Ana?
In the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana area.
Wills & TrustsLiving TrustsProbatePowers of AttorneyMedicaid PlanningGuardianshipSpecial Needs PlanningEstate Administration
Local resources for Santa Ana
Beyond the listings above, here is a quick local index for Santa Ana.
- Attorneys in neighbouring towns
- Orange, CA
23 estate & elder law attorneys · 4 mi - Tustin, CA
23 estate & elder law attorneys · 4 mi - Fountain Valley, CA
16 estate & elder law attorneys · 4 mi - Costa Mesa, CA
11 estate & elder law attorneys · 5 mi - Garden Grove, CA
12 estate & elder law attorneys · 5 mi - Westminster, CA
13 estate & elder law attorneys · 6 mi - Huntington Beach, CA
30 estate & elder law attorneys · 7 mi - Irvine, CA
52 estate & elder law attorneys · 8 mi - Related local services
- Spas in Santa Ana
121 listed on StressBalans - Home Designers in Santa Ana
100 listed on House Designers Near Me - Nail Spas in Santa Ana
66 listed on Style & Classy - Official & civic
- Santa Ana official website
Town hall, permits, events - Santa Ana on Wikipedia
History, population & landmarks