Need a will, trust, or probate help in Chesapeake? We list 24 local estate & elder law attorneys serving Chesapeake and surrounding Virginia communities, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Chesapeake focus on estate planning attorney. Chesapeake sits in Chesapeake city County, Virginia. Other Virginia cities covered include Virginia Beach, Dumfries and Fairfax.
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We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Chesapeake, VA in Chesapeake city County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.5★ from 1,266 total reviews, and 15 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Shannon & Associates, P.C. is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 396 reviews.
Rough planning ranges for the Chesapeake area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Simple will package | $400–$1,500 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,900–$5,000 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,750–$10,000+ |
Many Chesapeake 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.
Many Chesapeake listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Many Chesapeake 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.
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 Chesapeake estate attorney will tell you which fits.
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Chesapeake-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Chesapeake firms handle both.
In the Chesapeake 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 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.
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Chesapeake area.
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