★ 5.0 (346 reviews) ·
20600 Eureka Rd #620, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
★ 4.8 (162 reviews) ·
20300 Superior Rd Ste 123, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
★ 4.8 (63 reviews) ·
20600 Eureka Rd #620, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
★ 4.6 (59 reviews) ·
20619 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
5. Attorney Bo Schimers Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (63 reviews) ·
Horizon Building, 20600 Eureka Rd #620, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
6. Staver & Anderson, PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (36 reviews) ·
20300 Superior Rd Ste 240, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
7. Bishop Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
20600 Eureka Rd #315b, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
8. Wallace C, Winters, Jr. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
23755 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
9. Parakh Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
14623 McGuire St #4433, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
★ 4.7 (105 reviews) ·
20619 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
11. The Law Offices of Aaron D. Cox, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.7 (27 reviews) ·
23820 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
12. Law Offices Of John O. Knappmann Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.4 (18 reviews) ·
20600 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
13. Bruce & Associates Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (8 reviews) ·
20600 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
14. Thav Gross, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (3 reviews) ·
20600 Eureka Rd Ste 315G, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
15. Todd L. Barron, PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (3 reviews) ·
23394 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA
16. Downriver Law Center Estate Planning Attorney
20600 Eureka Rd
Estate planning attorneys in Taylor, MI: a local guide
We currently track 16 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Taylor, MI in Wayne County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.3★ from 901 total reviews, and 8 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Marke Gilbert & Associates, PLLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 346 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Taylor
Rough planning ranges for the Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Taylor.
- 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 Taylor-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
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 Taylor matter?
Many Taylor 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 Taylor?
Many Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor-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 Taylor firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Taylor: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Taylor?
In the Taylor 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 Taylor area.
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