★ 4.9 (193 reviews) ·
1699 Wall St #407, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
2. Iversen Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (79 reviews) ·
119 S Emerson St #262, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
3. Young John S Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (37 reviews) ·
900 E Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
4. The Knee Law Firm, Ltd. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (26 reviews) ·
103 W Prospect Ave, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
5. Villadonga & Villadonga Attorneys at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (25 reviews) ·
720 N River Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
6. AJP LAW FIRM, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (24 reviews) ·
411 E Business Center Dr #108, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
7. Maureen P Meersman Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (10 reviews) ·
716 E Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
★ 5.0 (134 reviews) ·
Abraham Sweeney Vachachira, 834 E Rand Rd Ste 3, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
9. Kiselstein Franckowiak Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (15 reviews) ·
930 E Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
10. Law Office of Gene S Bobroff, PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
701 W Golf Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
11. Thrun Tallman & Cohn Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
401 E Prospect Ave, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
12. Skyles Law Group, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (3 reviews) ·
200 E Evergreen Ave #121, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
13. Law Office of Kathleen Meersman Murphy LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (4 reviews) ·
1100 W Northwest Hwy #112, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
14. Law Office of David J. E. Roe Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
1699 Wall St Unit 104, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
15. Law Office of Kevin C. Wille LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (16 reviews) ·
701 W Golf Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
16. Haas & Haas Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
115 S Emerson St #2, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
17. Dijohn Anthony Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (9 reviews) ·
401 E Prospect Ave Ste.113, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Mount Prospect, IL: a local guide
We currently track 17 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Mount Prospect, IL in Cook County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 585 total reviews, and 11 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Avny is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 193 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Mount Prospect
Rough planning ranges for the Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect
- 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 Mount Prospect-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 Mount Prospect estate clients.
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect?
Many Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect-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 Mount Prospect firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Mount Prospect: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Mount Prospect?
In the Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect area.
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