★ 5.0 (590 reviews) ·
26640 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
★ 4.9 (76 reviews) ·
22201 Harper Ave Ste 102, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
★ 4.6 (76 reviews) ·
24001 Greater Mack Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
★ 4.9 (71 reviews) ·
21929 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
5. DeBates Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (25 reviews) ·
27500 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
6. Rickard & Associates Pc Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (23 reviews) ·
22725 Greater Mack Ave # B101, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
7. bond estate planning & elder law Elder Law Attorney
★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ·
400 Maple Park Blvd #402, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
8. Jeff M. Burns, PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ·
25400 Little Mack Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
★ 4.8 (79 reviews) ·
25805 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
10. Casterline Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (9 reviews) ·
24053 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
11. Law Office of Jeffrey M. Bloom Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (7 reviews) ·
24938 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
12. Cherf & Greenup PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (3 reviews) ·
25400 Little Mack Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
13. Beneficial Legal, PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (1 reviews) ·
22336 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
14. Robert D. Ihrie Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (6 reviews) ·
24055 Jefferson Ave #2000, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
15. Heitmanis Law Group PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.3 (15 reviews) ·
22201 Greater Mack Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
16. Mott & Staniszewski Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
23411 Jefferson Ave #105, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
17. Law Office of Andrew M. Steiger, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
27735 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081, USA
18. Keating Law, PLC Estate Planning Attorney
24055 Jefferson Ave #101, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
19. Detroit MI Litigation Probate Attorney Probate Attorney
Lakeshore Office Building, 24055 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
20. Kaczmarek Robert Z Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (2 reviews) ·
21500 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
Estate planning attorneys in St. Clair Shores, MI: a local guide
We currently track 20 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving St. Clair Shores, MI in Macomb County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.5★ from 1,007 total reviews, and 12 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Krall Law Offices, PLLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 590 reviews.
What estate planning costs in St. Clair Shores
Rough planning ranges for the St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores
- 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 St. Clair Shores-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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores matter?
Many St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores?
Many St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores-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 St. Clair Shores firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in St. Clair Shores: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in St. Clair Shores?
In the St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores area.
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