1. Rice & Rice Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (186 reviews) ·
635 S Earl Ave #E, Lafayette, IN 47904, USA
2. Ball Eggleston, PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (115 reviews) ·
415 Columbia St #3000, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
3. BB&C Attorneys at Law | Bennett, Boehning, and Clary, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (81 reviews) ·
415 Columbia St #1000, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
4. Withered Burns, LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (62 reviews) ·
427 Main St Ste 200, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
5. Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (58 reviews) ·
250 Main St Ste 601, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
6. Theobald Gregg Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (23 reviews) ·
410 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
7. Murtaugh Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (15 reviews) ·
1527 Kossuth St, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA
8. Truitt Ray Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.2 (34 reviews) ·
324 Main St C, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
9. Vonderheide & Knecht Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (18 reviews) ·
300 Main St Ste 500, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
10. Chosnek Legal, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (13 reviews) ·
200 Ferry St # K, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
11. Ahler & Robbins LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ·
101 N 4th St Ste 230, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
12. Gambs, Mucker & Bauman Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
10 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
13. Hoffman Luhman & Masson Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (6 reviews) ·
200 Ferry St, Lafayette, IN 47902, USA
14. Murtaugh Reid D Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
1527 Kossuth St, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA
15. O'Drobinak & Nowaczyk, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
2606 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S Ste 7A, Lafayette, IN 47909, USA
16. Gutwein Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (8 reviews) ·
250 Main St #590, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
17. Sandy Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (28 reviews) ·
315 Columbia St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
18. Laszynski & Moore Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (4 reviews) ·
324 Main St E, Lafayette, IN 47902, USA
19. Sabol Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.4 (11 reviews) ·
136 N 3rd St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
20. Ladona E Sorenson Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (9 reviews) ·
300 Main St Ste 416, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
21. Seeger Elder Law Elder Law Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S #14, Lafayette, IN 47909, USA
22. Holder Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
415 Columbia St #1200, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Lafayette, IN: a local guide
We currently track 22 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Lafayette, IN in Tippecanoe County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 696 total reviews, and 14 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Rice & Rice is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 186 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Lafayette
Rough planning ranges for the Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Lafayette.
- 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 Lafayette-area estate before you engage.
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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Many Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette-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 Lafayette firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Lafayette: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Lafayette?
In the Lafayette 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 Lafayette area.
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