★ 5.0 (222 reviews) ·
398 North Ave Ste 207, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
★ 4.9 (186 reviews) ·
20 Burling Ln, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
★ 4.9 (177 reviews) ·
145 Huguenot St #402, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
★ 5.0 (166 reviews) ·
270 North Ave #202, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
5. Genova Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (125 reviews) ·
398 North Ave #202, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
★ 5.0 (95 reviews) ·
271 North Ave Ste 216, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
7. Gugliotta & Ponzini, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (23 reviews) ·
140 Huguenot St Fl 2, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
8. The Law Offices of Matthew P. Lipinsky Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (10 reviews) ·
271 North Ave #1017, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
9. Varian Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ·
145 Huguenot St #402, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
10. LacherLaw Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (11 reviews) ·
270 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
11. Cavallo & Cavallo Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
1293 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804, USA
12. Djukic Estate Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
271 North Ave Unit 908, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
13. Law Office of Heath Gurinsky, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
271 North Ave #115, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
14. Law Office of Michael Resnick Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
270 North Ave #811, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
15. Corini Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (3 reviews) ·
542 Main St #101, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
16. Law Offices of Giovanna Fernandez Harswick PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (8 reviews) ·
177 A E Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
17. Van Lindt & Taylor Estate Planning Attorney
271 North Ave Unit 801, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
Estate planning attorneys in New Rochelle, NY: a local guide
We currently track 17 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving New Rochelle, NY in Westchester County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.8★ from 1,042 total reviews, and 13 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. The Law Offices of Joshua A. Rosenbaum is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 222 reviews.
What estate planning costs in New Rochelle
Rough planning ranges for the New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle
- 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 New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
Questions to ask before you hire
- What's the realistic timeline for my New Rochelle matter?
- 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?
Many New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle?
Many New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle-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 New Rochelle firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in New Rochelle: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in New Rochelle?
In the New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle area.
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