Find & Compare Estate Planners in Your Area!

Estate planners help people decide what happens to their property and care if they die or can no longer make decisions: wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, guardians for children, and guiding families through probate afterward. Most visitors here have just had a child, bought a home, lost a parent, or realized an old will no longer fits.

None of this is legal advice, just a checklist. Ask whether the planner is a licensed attorney — some people using the title are financial advisors, who can help organize assets but cannot draft or advise on your legal documents. Plans are often sold at a flat fee, so ask exactly what it covers: moving assets into a trust, deeds, a review of beneficiary designations, and later updates. Ask whether you will meet the attorney or mostly a paralegal. Confirm good standing with the bar of the state where the lawyer practices. For the investment side of a plan, see financial planners.

Each estate planning practice listed here sent in its own details, and a person read them before publication. If you draft wills and trusts, apply to get listed — free, and a few minutes of paperwork.