★ 5.0 (459 reviews) ·
3535 E New York St #215, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
★ 4.9 (243 reviews) ·
2275 Church Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, USA
★ 4.8 (106 reviews) ·
1700 N Farnsworth Ave #28, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
★ 5.0 (72 reviews) ·
581 Sullivan Rd Ste D, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
★ 4.9 (70 reviews) ·
1444 N Farnsworth Ave Ste 1047, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
★ 4.4 (206 reviews) ·
605 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
7. Velazquez Consumer Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (20 reviews) ·
422 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
8. Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (17 reviews) ·
2114 Deerpath Rd, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
9. Polcyn Law LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (12 reviews) ·
1999 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
10. Law Offices of Mclaughlin & Associates, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (12 reviews) ·
1 E Benton St Ste 301, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
11. McHugh Law Firm LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (10 reviews) ·
160 S River St #108, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
12. Law Office of Kevin Williams Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
2295 Bannister Ln, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
13. Dreyer, Foote, Streit, Furgason & Slocum, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
1999 W Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
14. Ruddy & Petersen Law Group, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (9 reviews) ·
2631 Ginger Woods Pkwy Ste 101, Aurora, IL 60502, USA
15. The Hollingsworth Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.1 (19 reviews) ·
1700 N Farnsworth Ave #27, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
16. Dickson, Francissen & Bartz, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 1.0 (1 reviews) ·
2000 W Galena Blvd #209, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
17. Llamas St. Jules LLP, Attorneys at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (15 reviews) ·
340 N Lake St 1st Floor, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
18. Wagner Law Estate Planning Attorney
2112 W Galena Blvd #8, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
19. Ochsenschlager Irving J Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (3 reviews) ·
519 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
20. Alschuler, Simantz & Hem, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
Aurora, IL
21. Law Elder Law Elder Law Attorney
Aurora, IL
22. Law Hesselbaum Estate Planning Attorney
Aurora, IL
Estate planning attorneys in Aurora, IL: a local guide
We currently track 22 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Aurora, IL in Kane County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.5★ from 1,286 total reviews, and 13 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Cullotta Bravo Law Group is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 459 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Aurora
Rough planning ranges for the Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora
- 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 Aurora-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 Aurora estate clients.
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 Aurora matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
Many Aurora 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 Aurora?
Many Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora-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 Aurora firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Aurora: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Aurora?
In the Aurora 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 Aurora area.
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