Trust Package
Comprehensive trust-based estate plan. Joint package includes two complete sets of all documents listed. Trust may be joint, individual, or one of each.
Individual
$3,500
Couple
$5,000
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Practice area
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, document reviews, and related planning services.
Probate Avoidance Package
Essential documents to avoid probate. Joint package includes two complete sets of all documents listed.
Individual
$1,750
Couple
$2,250
Will Package
Complete will-based estate plan. Joint package includes two complete sets of all documents listed.
Individual
$1,250
Couple
$1,750
DIY Estate Plan Review
Professional review of existing documents. Joint package covers up to 5 documents per person.
Individual
$500
Couple
$750
Estate Tax Planning Package
Comprehensive estate tax planning package. Individual: $10,000 base + 1% of total estate value. Joint: $15,000 base + 1% of total estate value. Base fee paid upfront; 1% of total estate value invoiced separately at time of document finalization.
Service fee
Individual: $10,000 + 1% | Joint: $15,000 + 1%
Irrevocable Trust
Gifting Trust, Special Needs Trust, Life Insurance Trust (ILIT), or Supplemental Needs Trust
A custom-drafted irrevocable trust tailored to your goals — whether you need a Gifting Trust to reduce your taxable estate, a Special Needs or Supplemental Needs Trust to protect a loved one's government benefits, or an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) to keep life insurance proceeds out of your estate.
Service fee
$4,500
Includes one of the following: Gifting Trust, Special Needs Trust, Life Insurance Trust (ILIT), or Supplemental Needs Trust. Additional trust types may be added at a reduced rate.
Annual Review Membership
Annual review meeting to ensure your estate plan stays current with your life changes and the law, plus free amendments to your documents throughout the year.
Service fee
$199
Revocable Living Trust
A Revocable Living Trust is a legal plan where you put your home, bank accounts, and other property into a trust you control—so you can manage everything like normal while you're alive, and when you pass away, the person you picked (your "successor trustee") can transfer or manage those assets for your loved ones without going through probate court. Includes 1 deed transfer to trust and online notarization.
Individual
$2,500
Couple
$3,500
Last Will and Testament
A Will is a legal document that says who should inherit your property after you die and who should be in charge of handling your affairs. Joint package includes 2 Wills. Includes online notarization.
Individual
$750
Couple
$1,250
Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney let you choose someone you trust to make financial and/or medical decisions for you if you can't. Includes Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Power of Attorney for Property. Joint package includes two of each document. Includes online notarization.
Individual
$400
Couple
$600
Healthcare Directive (Living Will)
A Healthcare Directive is a document in which you write down your medical wishes and name someone to speak for you, so doctors and loved ones know what you want if you're too sick or unable to communicate. Includes online notarization.
Service fee
$350
Trust Restatement
A Trust Restatement rewrites the terms of your existing trust — like changing who inherits, who's in charge, or how distributions work — while keeping the same trust name and date. Includes review of all prior estate planning documents and online/mobile notarization.
Individual
$2,000
Couple
$3,000
Will Amendment
Amendment to an existing will. Includes review of the prior will and online notarization.
Individual
$500
Couple
$750
Special Needs Planning
Can be added to any package or purchased as a standalone à la carte service. Includes creation or amendment of Revocable Living Trust, or creation of Irrevocable Trust (as advised and determined necessary).
Service fee
$3,500
Estate Tax Planning (Add-On / À La Carte)
Can be added to any existing package or an existing estate plan. $5,000 base fee paid upfront; 1% of total estate value invoiced separately at time of document finalization. Includes Federal & Illinois estate tax planning and any necessary Irrevocable Trust(s) required to minimize or avoid estate tax.
Service fee
$5,000 base + 1% of Total Estate Value
Trust Funding Guidance
Guided funding support for up to 15 financial assets. We review your trust and walk you through retitling each account with your bank or brokerage; you complete the transfers with the institution. Does not include real estate / deed transfers.
Service fee
$1,500
Practice area
Trust Administration
Attorney guidance for trustees handling trust accounting, distributions, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Trust Administration Consulting
Attorney guidance for individuals serving as trustee
Comprehensive legal consulting for individuals who have been named trustee and need professional support to carry out their duties correctly. Note: Illinois Estate Law does NOT serve as Trustee on client trusts.
Service fee
$3,500 / Year
Flat annual fee of $3,500. Illinois Estate Law does NOT serve as Trustee — trustee services are not offered by this firm.
Practice area
Probate & Estate Administration
Uncontested, contested, reopened, heir, and other probate representation options.
Bond in Lieu of Probate
When the sole estate asset is real estate
Applies when the sole estate asset is real estate and all heirs agree on disposition of the property. Illinois law allows transfer of title through a bond in lieu of probate, avoiding a full probate proceeding.
Service fee
$1,500
Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Small Estate Probate
For uncontested estates under $150,000 requiring Letters of Office
Applies to estates under $150,000 where a bank will not accept a Small Estate Affidavit and Letters of Office are required. This is a standard (not summary) probate matter designed for smaller estates that do not qualify for the Small Estate Affidavit process. Uncontested matters only — any contested issues will be converted to an hourly rate with a retainer.
Service fee
$3,500
Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Standard Probate
Uncontested probate for estates between $150,000 and $2,000,000
Applies to uncontested estates valued between $150,000 and $2,000,000. Flat-fee probate administration from opening through closing. If estate value exceeds $2,000,000, an additional 1% of net estate value is invoiced at the time of distribution. Uncontested matters only — any contested issues will be converted to an hourly rate with a retainer.
Service fee
$6,500
Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Large Estate Probate
Uncontested probate for estates above $2,000,000
Applies to uncontested estates anticipated to be valued above $2,000,000. $6,500 base fee; if net estate value (after attorney fees, expenses, funeral/memorial costs, and other probate-related expenses) exceeds $2,000,000, an additional 1% of net estate value is invoiced at the time of administration. Uncontested matters only — any contested issues will be converted to an hourly rate with a retainer.
Service fee
$6,500 + 1% of Net Estate Value
The $6,500 base fee is due at engagement. The 1% fee on net estate value is collected at the time of administration. Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Probate Reopening
Applies when a previously closed probate estate is reopened due to the discovery of additional assets requiring administration. Uncontested matters only — any contested issues will be converted to an hourly rate with a retainer.
Service fee
$2,500
Heir Representation
Applies to representation of a non-executor / non-administrator heir throughout a probate matter. Does not include contested hearings or motions to contest a will.
Service fee
$2,500
$2,500 per heir
Partial Probate
Applies when an estate has already been opened (or pre-opening) and the client is seeking new representation to replace prior counsel. Starting at $3,500; final fee individually quoted based on case progress, complexity, and unique facts of the matter (up to $6,500). Uncontested matters only.
Service fee
Starting at $3,500 — individually quoted
Spousal Representation
Applies when representing a spouse who is not the executor or administrator of the estate. Uncontested matters only — any contested issues will be converted to an hourly rate with a retainer.
Service fee
$3,500
Contested Probate
NOT A FLAT FEE — Hourly Billing
Applies when any probate matter becomes or is anticipated to be contested. This is not a flat-fee service. Attorney hourly rate: $400/hour. Paralegal/Administrative hourly rate: $150/hour. Retainer replenished as needed throughout the matter.
Service fee
$5,000 retainer + hourly
Document Review
Professional review of probate or legal documents to identify potential issues, ensure legal compliance, and provide recommendations for improvements. For review of estate planning documents, please select DIY Estate Plan Review.
Service fee
$500
Practice area
Real Estate & Deed Services
Residential closings and common Illinois deed-transfer services.
Quitclaim Deed
Preparation and recording of a Quitclaim Deed. Commonly used to add or remove a spouse or move a home into a trust. Recording fee included.
Service fee
$500
Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI)
Preparation and recording of a Transfer on Death Instrument for real estate. Allows real estate to transfer to a named beneficiary at death without probate. Recording fee included.
Service fee
$500
Life Estate Deed
Preparation and recording of a Life Estate Deed. Lets you keep the right to live in and control your home for the rest of your life, while naming who will automatically receive the property after you pass away — outside of probate. Recording fee included.
Service fee
$500
Residential Closing (Buyer or Seller)
Flat fee paid at the time of closing. Does not include closing costs. For buyers or sellers who are represented by a real estate agent. Full-service attorney representation for residential real estate closings in Illinois.
Service fee
$750
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Representation
Full-service attorney representation for a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) residential real estate transaction in Illinois, where you are not represented by a real estate agent. Flat fee paid at closing (does not include closing costs).
Service fee
$1,500
Practice area
Guardianship
Adult and minor guardianship, annual compliance, and contested guardianship matters.
Adult Guardianship
Uncontested guardianship of the person and estate
For an adult who can no longer safely make personal, medical, or financial decisions. The firm evaluates the facts and handles the uncontested petition, physician-report coordination, guardian ad litem coordination, and hearing.
Service fee
$4,500
The guardian ad litem fee is a court-set pass-through cost disclosed separately.
Minor Guardianship
Uncontested guardianship for a child
For a relative or other adult who needs legal authority to care for a minor child when a parent cannot or where a parent consents.
Service fee
$4,500
This service is for uncontested matters. A contested case requires a separate consultation.
Annual Guardianship Compliance
Annual report and accounting support
For appointed guardians who need support preparing and filing the annual report on the ward and estate accounting on the court schedule.
Service fee
$2,300
Contested Guardianship
Objection, competing petition, or guardian-removal matter
For a guardianship matter involving an objection, a competing petition, or a challenge to an existing guardian. These matters require attorney review before engagement.
Service fee
$5,000 retainer + hourly
Court costs and guardian ad litem fees may be billed separately.
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