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Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives drafted to Illinois legal standards. Every package includes unlimited attorney consultations, notarization, a physical & digital portfolio, and client portal access.
Individual: $10,000 base fee + 1% of total estate value. Joint: $15,000 base fee + 1% of total estate value. Base fee paid upfront; 1% invoiced separately at time of document finalization.
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 $3,500. Illinois Estate Law does NOT serve as Trustee — trustee services are not offered by this firm.
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.
For uncontested estates under $150,000 requiring Letters of Office
Uncontested matters only. Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Uncontested probate for estates between $150,000 and $2,000,000
Uncontested matters only. Surety bond premium, if required, is paid directly to the bond provider and is NOT included in the flat fee.
Uncontested probate for estates above $2,000,000
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.
Applies when a previously closed probate estate is reopened due to newly discovered assets.
$2,500 per heir. Does not include contested hearings or motions to contest a will.
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.
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. Deed fees include recording.
Flat fee paid at the time of closing. Does not include closing costs.
Full-service representation for a For Sale By Owner transaction where you are not represented by a real estate agent. Flat fee paid at closing.
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 | $500 | $750 | |
| Estate Tax Planning Package | Individual: $10,000 + 1% | Joint: $15,000 + 1% | — | Individual: $10,000 base fee + 1% of total estate value. Joint: $15,000 base fee + 1% of total estate value. Base fee paid upfront; 1% invoiced separately at time of document finalization. |
| 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 | $4,500 | — | Gifting Trust, Life Insurance Trust (ILIT), or Supplemental Needs Trust |
| Special Needs Planning | $3,500 | — | |
| Estate Tax Planning (Add-On) | $5,000 base + 1% of Total Estate Value | — | |
| Probate & Administration | |||
| Bond in Lieu of Probate | $1,500 | — | When the sole estate asset is real estate |
| Small Estate Probate | $3,500 | — | For uncontested estates under $150,000 requiring Letters of Office |
| Standard Probate | $6,500 | — | Uncontested probate for estates between $150,000 and $2,000,000 |
| Large Estate Probate | $6,500 + 1% of Net Estate Value | — | Uncontested probate for estates above $2,000,000 |
| Probate Reopening | $2,500 | — | Applies when a previously closed probate estate is reopened due to newly discovered assets. |
| Heir Representation | $2,500 | — | $2,500 per heir. Does not include contested hearings or motions to contest a will. |
| Partial Probate | Starting at $3,500 — individually quoted | — | 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. |
| Spousal Representation | $3,500 | — | |
| Contested Probate | $5,000 retainer + hourly | — | NOT A FLAT FEE — Hourly Billing |
| Trust Administration | |||
| Trust Administration Consulting | $3,500 / Year | — | Attorney guidance for individuals serving as trustee |
| Real Estate & Deeds | |||
| Residential Closing (Buyer or Seller) | $750 | — | Flat fee paid at the time of closing. Does not include closing costs. |
| For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Representation | $1,500 | — | Full-service representation for a For Sale By Owner transaction where you are not represented by a real estate agent. Flat fee paid at closing. |
| 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 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.
Yes! We can talk as many times as you would like to ensure you are happy with the service. The unlimited consultation period ends once you receive the finished product(s).
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.
In-person meetings are available for current clients at our physical offices throughout Illinois. Please visit our office locations page to find the nearest office.
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