★ 4.9 (260 reviews) ·
49139 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA
★ 5.0 (212 reviews) ·
42550 Garfield Rd #104-A, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
★ 4.8 (211 reviews) ·
12900 Hall Rd #403, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA
★ 4.8 (82 reviews) ·
12900 Hall Rd #403, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA
★ 4.9 (67 reviews) ·
12900 Hall Rd #403, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA
6. D. Miller Law P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (36 reviews) ·
38600 Van Dyke Ave Ste 220, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA
7. The Law Offices of CHARLES REGAN SHAW PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (38 reviews) ·
16950 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
8. Pudyk Law Office, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (29 reviews) ·
45670 Village Blvd, Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA
9. Blume Law Group, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (27 reviews) ·
12900 Hall Rd #403, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA
10. Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (21 reviews) ·
44444 Mound Rd #100, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
11. Stewart and Bruss, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (16 reviews) ·
41700 Hayes Rd Ste a, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
12. K G Law PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ·
44444 Mound Rd Ste. 400B, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
13. Vincent Law Office, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
13854 Lakeside Cir #206, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA
14. Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
42855 Garfield Rd #100, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
15. Jennifer Sadecki, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
42490 Garfield Rd #210, Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA
16. Law Offices of Matthew L Joswick PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
44444 Mound Rd #100, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
17. My Life Plan Estate Planning Attorney
44444 Mound Rd Ste 100
18. Law Offices of Richard S Mroczka PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (4 reviews) ·
44444 Mound Rd #100, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
19. The Law Offices Of Kristina G. Barsch, P.l.c. Estate Planning Attorney
44444 Mound Rd Ste 100
Estate planning attorneys in Sterling Heights, MI: a local guide
We currently track 19 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Sterling Heights, MI in Macomb County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 1,024 total reviews, and 13 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Boroja, Bernier & Associates is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 260 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Sterling Heights
Rough planning ranges for the Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Sterling Heights-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 Sterling Heights estate clients.
- 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 Sterling Heights.
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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 Sterling Heights matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
Many Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights?
Many Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights-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 Sterling Heights firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Sterling Heights: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Sterling Heights?
In the Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights area.
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