★ 4.9 (108 reviews) ·
500 College Ave, Racine, WI 53403, USA
★ 4.9 (81 reviews) ·
245 Main St Ste 201, Racine, WI 53403, USA
★ 4.8 (206 reviews) ·
731 Main St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
★ 4.8 (98 reviews) ·
913 Main St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
★ 4.7 (42 reviews) ·
840 Lake Ave Ste 104, Racine, WI 53403, USA
6. O’Connor Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (39 reviews) ·
209 8th St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
7. Ludwig, Gruhn, & Wishau, S.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (28 reviews) ·
308 6th St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
8. Law Offices of Christy M. Hall, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (28 reviews) ·
601 Lake Ave Unit 101, Racine, WI 53403, USA
9. Servantez Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (24 reviews) ·
4101 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53405, USA
10. Divergent Family Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (16 reviews) ·
500 College Ave 2 Upper, Racine, WI 53403, USA
11. Wyant Law Offices, S.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (12 reviews) ·
601 Lake Ave Ste 110, Racine, WI 53403, USA
12. Hostak, Henzl & Bichler, S.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (13 reviews) ·
840 Lake Ave Unit 300, Racine, WI 53403, USA
13. Heller-Neal Law Offices, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.0 (4 reviews) ·
6214 Washington Ave Ste C #11, Racine, WI 53406, USA
14. Bruner Law Offices SC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
827 Main St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
15. Attorney Edward J. Plagemann Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
610 Main St Unit 307, Racine, WI 53403, USA
16. Milwaukee Affordable Probate Center Probate Attorney
617 6th St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
17. Bjelajac & Kallenbach Estate Planning Attorney
601 Lake Ave
18. Crawford Timothy P Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (6 reviews) ·
840 Lake Ave, Racine, WI 53403, USA
19. DeMatthew Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (4 reviews) ·
822 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403, USA
20. Riegelman & Mueckler Sc Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
917 Main St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Racine, WI: a local guide
We currently track 20 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Racine, WI in Racine County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.3★ from 714 total reviews, and 12 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Pruitt Zabkowicz S.C. is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 206 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Racine
Rough planning ranges for the Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent Racine 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 Racine.
- 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.
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 Racine matter?
Many Racine 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 Racine?
Many Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine-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 Racine firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Racine: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Racine?
In the Racine 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 Racine area.
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