Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.
What is the average fee for an estate attorney?
An estate attorney charges $250 to $700 per hour or $500 to $3,000 total on average, depending on the location, their experience level, and the services included.
A wills attorney charges a $100 to $120 flat fee to write a will for a simple estate. This is the most basic choice for people with fewer property and needs. Most wills go through probate court after death, which can be a lengthy and frustrating process.
Estate attorneys can help avoid probate by arranging a living trust for $1,500 to $3,000. A trust saves time and money in the long run if you plan on leaving money or property to loved ones.
What is an estate planning attorney?
An estate planning attorney specializes in arranging plans for assets in the event of your death. This includes:
Writing wills
Organizing trusts
Arranging power of attorney
Health care and elder care
Estate attorneys are often confused with real estate attorneys, but they are different fields of law. Estate attorneys manage your assets in preparation for death, while real estate attorneys help when buying or selling property.
Do I need an estate attorney?
If you are single, under 20 to 30 years old, or do not have any major assets, you probably don't need an estate attorney. Consider hiring an estate attorney if any of the following apply to you:
You are married.
You have one or more children.
You own property.
You have money you want to leave to someone.
You want to plan funeral arrangements ahead of time.
You want to name someone to make medical or financial choices if necessary.
How do I create an estate plan?
To create an estate plan, work with an attorney to create a will or a living trust. Make a list of beneficiaries and choose a trusted person to be the trustee or executor of your will. Before meeting with an attorney, gather documents related to your assets, which may include:
Real estate
Stocks
Bank accounts
Life insurance policies
Retirement accounts
How do I choose an estate attorney?
Browse our list of attorneys, then:
Get 3+ free estimates to compare.
Examine reviews and cases on Thervo and Google.
Choose an attorney who has passed the bar and has experience.
Pick someone who is professional and makes you feel comfortable.
Take into account the distance between their office and your home.
Get a written estimate or contract before casework starts.
Avoid making any large payments up front.
After asking questions, hire the best estate attorney in your area.
What questions should I ask estate attorneys?
When searching for attorneys near you, consider the following questions:
How long have you been practicing law?
When did you pass the bar?
How many similar cases have you worked on?
How long does it take you to draw up a will?
Based on my situation, would you recommend a will or a trust?
Do you have set prices or hourly rates?
Will you give me an estimate in writing?
Reviews for Denver estate attorneys
Recent success stories from people in the Denver area.
Julia R.
Working with Keenan Copple was a great experience because she really knows her stuff. I approached her for advice for what felt like really complicated problems but she got right to work, finding options that suited me. Best of all she demystified how the process works with language I easily understood, breaking it down in easy steps to take. She was committed to helping me from start to finish.
The Law Office of Keenan Copple PC
Kori R.
There are no words to express my gratitude for Dan and Diane. I reached out to this firm through the messaging feature on the website for Gerash Steiner P.C. and immediately received a response and then Dan called me about 10 min later to go over the details of why I was wanting/retaining a lawyer. He was extremely empathetic, personable, realistic, professional, listened to my situation, and was most of all truly caring. He listened to my concerns and gave me a realistic expectation of his fees and what to expect before retainment was decided on both parties. I also spoke to Diane on multiple occasions before and after retaining Dan as my lawyer and she was just as empathetic, personable, realistic, professional, caring, and so reassuring which is what I needed most as well. I want to emphasize the fact that these two individuals gave me faith in a judicial system I lost faith in many years ago and they fought for me and what was right. I felt heard and validated by them both and it became a fact and justice was served on my behalf with their help and persistence so I recommend this firm and always will. This firm was also the very first one I looked at based on great reviews and ended up being my only one and Dan won my case. I know that is not always the case with situations but he and Diane will listen to you and truly make you feel like an actual human being and not just a case number. I am forever grateful and can not say enough good things for Dan and Diane for giving their undivided attention to me when I needed it and for going above and beyond to make sure the right thing was done in the interest of justice. Again, thank you both and for people reading this, YES you can TRUST them!
Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C.
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