★ 4.9 (70 reviews) ·
43 Bellevue Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
★ 4.9 (56 reviews) ·
11 Lincoln Ave #6, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
★ 4.7 (46 reviews) ·
271 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
4. Kilbourne & Tully, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (17 reviews) ·
120 Laurel St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
5. Law Offices of Meghan D. Smith Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ·
78 Maple St #1, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
6. Robert F Cohen Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (25 reviews) ·
580 Broad St Unit 101, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
7. The Hamzy Law Firm, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (15 reviews) ·
140 Farmington Ave #2, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
8. Morrocco Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (15 reviews) ·
200 Summer St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
9. Law Office of James Halpin, Jr. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (11 reviews) ·
43 Bellevue Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
10. Anderson, Alden, Hayes, and Ziogas L.L.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
106 North St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
11. Melissa L Simonik Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
1001 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
12. Mary Ann Santacroce, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
225 N Main St #109, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
13. James Ziogas, Jr. Attorney at Law, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (7 reviews) ·
104 Bellevue Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
14. Chiasson Roger E II Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (3 reviews) ·
160 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
15. Lewis, Lewis & Ferraro, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.3 (3 reviews) ·
5 Maple St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
16. Ronald Petosa Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
17 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
17. Vitrano Preleski And Wynne Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
135 West St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
18. Edward H Smith Jr Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (13 reviews) ·
40 High St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
19. Edward C. Kraweicki, Jr. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (3 reviews) ·
17 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
20. Segal & Laska,LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (1 reviews) ·
43 Bellevue Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Bristol, CT: a local guide
We currently track 20 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Bristol, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 297 total reviews, and 10 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Furey, Donovan, Cooney & Dyer, PC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 70 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Bristol
Rough planning ranges for the Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol
- 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 Bristol-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 Bristol estate clients.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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?
- What's the realistic timeline for my Bristol matter?
Many Bristol 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 Bristol?
Many Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol-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 Bristol firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Bristol: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Bristol?
In the Bristol 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 Bristol area.
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