★ 5.0 (277 reviews) ·
1585 Kisker Rd Ste C, St Charles, MO 63304, USA
★ 4.9 (132 reviews) ·
2777 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
★ 4.8 (136 reviews) ·
500 Boone's Lick Rd C, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
★ 4.2 (96 reviews) ·
820 S Main St #200, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
★ 4.4 (60 reviews) ·
330 Jefferson St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
★ 4.9 (48 reviews) ·
3906 Old Hwy 94 S Ste 200, St Charles, MO 63304, USA
★ 4.8 (47 reviews) ·
131 Jefferson St STE 101, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
★ 5.0 (44 reviews) ·
2085 Bluestone Dr Suite 204, St Charles, MO 63303, USA
9. The Weeks Group, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (29 reviews) ·
50 Portwest Ct, St Charles, MO 63303, USA
10. Wibbenmeyer Iannelli Law, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (29 reviews) ·
1049 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
11. Law Office of Helene J Frischer Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (21 reviews) ·
320 N 5th St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
12. Fennell Elder Law and Estate Planning Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (15 reviews) ·
60 Hill Pointe Ct #106, St Charles, MO 63303, USA
13. Lance Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (15 reviews) ·
5520 St Charles St, St Charles, MO 63304, USA
14. Federer & Federer PC - Real Estate Attorneys Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (25 reviews) ·
201 S 5th St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
15. Law Office of Baerveldt & Boedefeld, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (19 reviews) ·
820 S Main St #208, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
16. Smith Estates & Trusts, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (16 reviews) ·
223 N 3rd St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
17. Hamilton Weber LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ·
200 N 3rd St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
18. Ahlheim & Dorsey LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (23 reviews) ·
2209 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
19. Law Offices of Gary S. Heggs Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (3 reviews) ·
201 N Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
20. Kasper Law Firm, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (29 reviews) ·
3930 Old Hwy 94 S #108, St Charles, MO 63304, USA
21. Mitchell D. Johnson Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (18 reviews) ·
1523 S Old Hwy 94 B, St Charles, MO 63303, USA
22. St Charles County Probate Crt Probate Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
Court administration building, 300 N 2nd St #512, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
23. Raymond Chandler, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
26 Portwest Ct
24. Michael A Hollander Attorney At Law Estate Planning Attorney
121 N 5th St
Estate planning attorneys in St. Charles, MO: a local guide
We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving St. Charles, MO in St. Charles County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 1,094 total reviews, and 14 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Hollander Legal - Estate Planning & Probate is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 277 reviews.
What estate planning costs in St. Charles
Rough planning ranges for the St. Charles 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. Charles 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. Charles
- 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. Charles 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 St. Charles.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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. Charles matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
Many St. Charles 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. Charles?
Many St. Charles 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. Charles 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. Charles-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. Charles firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in St. Charles: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in St. Charles?
In the St. Charles 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. Charles area.
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