Transparent fixed pricing for standard matters, shown before you commit. Contested litigation is billed hourly under a written engagement. Payment plans are available.
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Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives drafted to Illinois legal standards. Every package includes attorney consultations related to the written scope, notarization, a physical & digital portfolio, and client portal access.
Fixed fee includes one advanced irrevocable trust. Each additional advanced trust is $5,500.
Covers one membership year. New planning strategies or replacement documents require a separate fixed-fee service.
Attorney guidance for individuals serving as trustee. Note: Illinois Estate Law provides consulting only and does not serve as trustee.
Attorney guidance for individuals serving as trustee
Flat annual fee of $5,000. Work beyond ten attorney hours requires a separate written engagement. Illinois Estate Law does not serve as trustee.
Flat-fee guidance for executors and families through Illinois probate — from opening through closing. Uncontested matters are flat-fee; contested matters are billed hourly against a retainer. Surety bond premiums, if required, are paid directly to the bond provider and are not included.
When the sole estate asset is real estate
Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Small Estate Affidavit and Attorney Letter of Direction — no probate case opened
This is not a probate court filing. If an institution refuses the affidavit and requires Letters of Office, the matter becomes a Standard Probate and is quoted separately.
Uncontested estates valued at $1,000,000 or less
Uncontested matters only. Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Uncontested estates exceeding $1,000,000
Full uncontested probate administration from opening through closing. The additional 0.5% of estate value is charged at the time of administration only if the estate value exceeds $1,000,000, due to the complexity of larger estates. Surety bond premium is excluded.
Applies when a previously closed probate estate is reopened due to newly discovered assets.
$3,500 per heir. Does not include contested hearings or motions to contest a will.
Fixed fee for accepted uncontested substitute-counsel matters through routine closing.
NOT A FLAT FEE — Hourly Billing
Wrongful Death Cases: Ask us about our special wrongful death attorney referral pricing. Schedule a consultation or call (312) 373-0731.
Residential closings and deed services for Illinois families protecting their property. On closing representation the attorney fee is paid at closing, not in advance — for sellers it comes out of the sale proceeds. For Sale By Owner sales are a separate engagement, because with no listing agent the attorney carries work an agent would normally handle. Deed fees include recording.
For buyers or sellers represented by a real estate agent. The attorney fee is paid at closing, not in advance; for sellers it comes out of the sale proceeds. Does not include closing costs.
For a residential multi-unit or investment property. Closing costs and third-party charges are not included.
For a residential closing involving an estate, trust, power of attorney, or other nonstandard title authority.
Full-service representation for a For Sale By Owner sale where there is no listing agent, so the attorney also handles the coordination an agent would normally carry. The attorney fee is paid at closing out of the sale proceeds, not in advance. Does not include closing costs.
À la carte deeds — recording fee included on each.
Guardianship of an adult who can no longer decide, or of a minor child — contested and uncontested — plus the annual court reporting that follows appointment. Uncontested guardianship is handled flat-fee; contested guardianship is billed hourly against a retainer.
For an adult who can no longer make decisions, or a minor child.
Explore GuardianshipManagement of the financial affairs of the person under guardianship.
Explore GuardianshipThe annual court reporting and compliance that follows appointment.
Explore GuardianshipGuardianship matters are quoted based on the facts of your case. Book a free consultation for exact flat-fee pricing.
The things other firms nickel-and-dime — included in your flat fee, every time.
Every service and its exact flat fee, in one place. Individual / Joint pricing shown where applicable.
| Service | Individual | Joint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning — Packages | |||
| Trust Package | $3,500 | $5,000 | |
| Probate Avoidance Package | $1,750 | $2,250 | |
| Will Package | $1,250 | $1,750 | |
| DIY Estate Plan Review | $750 | $1,000 | |
| Estate Tax Planning Package | $15,000 | $20,000 | Fixed fee includes one advanced irrevocable trust. Each additional advanced trust is $5,500. |
| Annual Review Membership | $599 | — | Covers one membership year. New planning strategies or replacement documents require a separate fixed-fee service. |
| Estate Planning — À La Carte & Add-Ons | |||
| Revocable Living Trust | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Last Will and Testament | $750 | $1,250 | |
| Powers of Attorney | $400 | $600 | Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Power of Attorney for Property. Joint includes two of each. |
| Healthcare Directive (Living Will) | $350 | — | |
| Trust Restatement | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Will Amendment | $500 | $750 | |
| Trust Funding Guidance | $1,500 | — | Guidance for retitling up to 15 financial assets into your trust. You complete the transfers with your institutions. Does not include real estate / deed transfers. |
| Irrevocable Trust | $5,500 | — | Gifting Trust, Life Insurance Trust (ILIT), or Supplemental Needs Trust |
| Special Needs Planning | $5,500 | — | |
| Estate Tax Planning (Add-On) | $10,000 | — | |
| Probate & Administration | |||
| Bond in Lieu of Probate | $1,500 | — | When the sole estate asset is real estate |
| Small Estate Administration | $1,000 | — | Small Estate Affidavit and Attorney Letter of Direction — no probate case opened |
| Standard Probate | $5,000 | — | Uncontested estates valued at $1,000,000 or less |
| Large Estate Probate | $5,000 + 0.5% of Estate Value | — | Uncontested estates exceeding $1,000,000 |
| Probate Reopening | $2,500 | — | Applies when a previously closed probate estate is reopened due to newly discovered assets. |
| Heir Representation | $3,500 | — | $3,500 per heir. Does not include contested hearings or motions to contest a will. |
| Partial Probate | $5,000 | — | Fixed fee for accepted uncontested substitute-counsel matters through routine closing. |
| Spousal Representation | $4,500 | — | |
| Contested Probate | $5,000 retainer + hourly | — | NOT A FLAT FEE — Hourly Billing |
| Trust Administration | |||
| Trust Administration Consulting | $5,000 / Year | — | Attorney guidance for individuals serving as trustee |
| Real Estate & Deeds | |||
| Residential Closing (Buyer or Seller) | $750 | — | For buyers or sellers represented by a real estate agent. The attorney fee is paid at closing, not in advance; for sellers it comes out of the sale proceeds. Does not include closing costs. |
| Multi-Unit or Investment Closing | $950 | — | For a residential multi-unit or investment property. Closing costs and third-party charges are not included. |
| Estate, Trust, or Nonstandard Title Closing | $1,250 | — | For a residential closing involving an estate, trust, power of attorney, or other nonstandard title authority. |
| For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Representation | $1,500 | — | Full-service representation for a For Sale By Owner sale where there is no listing agent, so the attorney also handles the coordination an agent would normally carry. The attorney fee is paid at closing out of the sale proceeds, not in advance. Does not include closing costs. |
| Additional Deed Transfer to Trust | $500 | — | Per deed, recording fee included. For funding multiple properties into an existing or newly created trust. |
| Quitclaim Deed | $500 | — | Recording fee included. |
| Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) | $500 | — | Recording fee included. |
| Life Estate Deed | $500 | — | Recording fee included. |
*Flat fees on all standard matters, including uncontested probate and uncontested guardianship. Contested matters — will contests, contested probate, and contested guardianship — are billed hourly against a $5,000 initial retainer.
At Illinois Estate Law, we offer innovative estate planning and probate solutions that can be customized to fit your unique needs.
To help you choose the right estate planning package, you can take our estate planning quiz available on our website. Additionally, you can book a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys who will guide you in selecting the best package for your specific needs.
Each fixed-fee package includes the attorney consultations reasonably needed to complete the written scope of that service. New work, contested issues, or work outside the package scope requires a separate written engagement before additional fees are charged.
Our firm offers flat-fee, customizable packages for all our services. Once we can better understand your specific needs, we will provide you with a quote.
Our packages include most extraneous expenses, court fees, etc. For probate matters, this includes the creditor publication charge and the filing fee. The surety bond or the insurance policy for the estate would be directly paid by the client to the insurance provider.
For our trust packages and trust services (including the Trust Package, A La Carte Revocable Living Trust, and A La Carte Irrevocable Trust), all fees are included -- trust funding guidance, notarization, recording costs, and one (1) deed transfer of real estate into the trust. Additional deeds beyond the first are $500 each. Please note that non-trust a la carte products are not all-inclusive, and additional extraneous fees may be charged.
Our attorneys have worked at firms that bill clients hourly and we can confidently say, we won't go back. We believe estate plans are essential and therefore, you should not have to pay an arm and a leg to get your affairs in order.
Yes -- as to real estate. We draft one (1) deed for you and record it with the Recorder of Deeds as part of the service. Trust funding guidance for your other assets is also included: we tell you exactly what to retitle and how, and you complete those transfers with your institutions. Additional deeds beyond the first are $500 each for completion and recording.
Yes -- trust funding guidance is included in all trust packages and trust services at no additional cost. We review your assets, tell you which ones belong in the trust, and give you the trust certification, letters of instruction, and step-by-step direction you need. You complete the transfers with your banks and financial institutions; we do not retitle your accounts for you. We do draft and record one (1) deed to transfer real estate into the trust as part of the service. Additional deeds beyond the first are $500 each. Trust funding guidance is also available as a standalone a la carte service for $1,500 for clients who already have a trust.
Absolutely, we offer flexibility in our services. If you decide you need a different product than the package you initially chose, we can customize and adjust your package to better suit your needs.
We recommend reviewing and possibly updating your estate planning documents whenever significant life changes occur. These events include, but are not limited to:
Regularly reviewing your estate planning documents ensures they accurately reflect your current life situation and wishes.
Yes! Once you choose your package, you will sign a Client Services Agreement that outlines the terms of the attorney-client relationship, which includes attorney-client privilege.
All of our attorneys are licensed by the Supreme Court of Illinois and have significant estate planning and probate experience.
Yes – we use a secure online questionnaire to gather your personal information, which complies with PCI Level 1 and HIPAA.
We offer two options: (1) Online Notarization through an online notary platform or (2) Mobile Notarization in which a notary travels to your home. Online notarizations are included for both A la Carte services and all packages. Mobile notarization is included only for packages.
You will work with a dedicated attorney who will handle your matter from start to finish. We may have a paralegal assist with administrative and scheduling functions.
Yes, once your estate planning documents are finalized, we offer a $199 per year maintenance subscription, which includes additional funding of new assets and/or amendments and modifications.
The estate planning process usually takes between 1-3 months from start to finish, but is largely dependent on your schedule and availability. The probate process typically takes around 14 months due to deadlines and court dates set by the court.
We offer a service to review and modify DIY and previously drafted estate plans. Our review service includes a comprehensive review of your plan and a 1-hour review session with our attorney. Any amendments and modifications to your existing plan will be tracked for transparency.
Absolutely. Our staff is experienced in estate planning for blended families and business owners, and we provide special add-on services for special needs planning and estate tax planning.
That is entirely up to you! We offer a consultation prior to purchase and unlimited meetings and consultations once the package is purchased.
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