Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Albany, NY

24 firms listed · 16 in Albany · 1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

The Wagoner Firm

The Wagoner Firm

(50)
  • Matter
  • Company
  • Contract
“In addition, Ana has been responsive and available for post-closing matters, such as obtaining appropriate insurance, providing property management contracts, and guiding me through general issues with the property.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2017
150 State St Suite 504, Albany, NY
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We the People of Albany

We the People of Albany

(46)
  • Lawyer
  • Court Fees
  • Questions
“❤Thank you to ALL the staff for a great experience and though I'm not anticipating another divorce in my future 😅, I'm definitely keeping them in mind for their other services, going forward!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2008
900 Central Avenue Hannaford Plaza, Albany, NY
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The Smelyansky Law Firm

The Smelyansky Law Firm

(49)
  • Results
  • Speeding Ticket
  • Court
“He went above and beyond my expectations I would recommend him to anyone in any situation he was able to turn an awful situation around fast and I was able to live my life again”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
602 Central Ave #102, Albany, NY
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Tully Rinckey

Tully Rinckey

(44)
  • Informative
  • Outcome
  • Questions
“He took the time to carefully listen to my concerns and thoroughly reviewed all the details before offering his honest opinion on the best course of action.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2003
441 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY
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Ettinger Law Firm

Ettinger Law Firm

(22)
  • Elder Law
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
“My wife and I would certainly Give Stringer Law Firm a five star rating for their efficiency in the preparation of our will and providing additional information that we didn't think of that Will protect our assets in the future.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1994
125 Wolf Rd #225, Albany, NY
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Herzog Law Firm

Herzog Law Firm

(46)
  • Questions
  • Meeting
  • Trust
“Always, he has been responsive to my many questions, and though at present I finally begin to have a better understanding of how to "work" with my trust, I am confident that when I need further coaching, attorney Kubakian will be within reach to help...”
In Business Since 2014
7 Southwoods Blvd #301, Albany, NY
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The 24 firms listed for Albany, NY write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Albany, NY

16 of the 24 firms we list are based in Albany; the other 8 serve Albany from towns including Schenectady (11 mi), Latham (6 mi) and Clifton Park (14 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,272 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "patient" and "results". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are commercial litigation (2), elder law (2), estate planning (2) and municipal law (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers urgent consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are some listed estate planning firms outside Albany?

Of the 24 firms shown, 16 keep an office in Albany. The others come from other towns within 15 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.

Copps Dipaola Silverman

Copps Dipaola Silverman

(38)
  • Respect
  • Adopt
  • Matter
“Excellent relationship with clients, socially conscious, very active in community service, excellent attorneys and staff are well respected in the legal community and get solid results for their clients.”
In Business Since 1998
1 Marcus Blvd Suite 200, Albany, NY
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Bailey, Johnson & Peck

Bailey, Johnson & Peck

(26)
  • Patient
  • Skilled
  • Questions
“Some attorneys only have their eye on the firm's bottom line and typically lead their clients down a road where writing checks takes precedence over everything else.”
In Business Since 2009
5 Pine West Plaza Suite 507, Albany, NY
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Razzano Law

Razzano Law

(21)
  • Future
  • Patient
  • Trust
“We were impressed by her presentation and thereafter secured her services to assist with preparation of our health care proxies, wills and power of attorney as well as advice concerning estate planning and trust options.”
In Business Since 2019
215 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY
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Young Kelsey Brown & Strippoli

Young Kelsey Brown & Strippoli

(9)
  • Money
“She is very attentive to return phone calls and emails, worked very hard to achieve what was in my best interest (though sometimes I wasn't very helpful in that regard) and in general helped keep me calm and encouraged as we navigated these most dist...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1994
1881 Western Ave, Albany, NY
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William C. Deveneau

William C. Deveneau

Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
125 Wolf Rd Suite 503-3, Albany, NY
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Shevy Patricia

Shevy Patricia

(10)
  • Dad
  • Message
  • Estate
“Patricia got right back to my request she answered my questions and what my next step would be”
In Business Since 2005
5 Washington Square, Albany, NY
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Burke & Casserly

Burke & Casserly

(3)
“Access is perfect”
In Business Since 1991
255 Washington Ave Ext ste 104, Albany, NY
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The Law Office of Deborah H Sheehan

The Law Office of Deborah H Sheehan

In Business Since 2013
20 W Meadow Dr, Albany, NY
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Nolfo McKenna Law

Nolfo McKenna Law

(2)
“She was very informative, great personality, and wonderful to work with.”
1659 Central Ave, Albany, NY
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Steven J. Simon Law Office

Steven J. Simon Law Office

In Business Since 2014
3 Wembley Ct Suite 103, Albany, NY
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Dalmata, Maloy & Burke

Dalmata, Maloy & Burke

(35)
  • Team
  • Result
  • Call
“I Jay Brundage the owner of a realestate development company have used this law firm for over the past 12 years and from the paralegal Rebekah to the partners themselves have had only good relationship with them through a myriad of different transact...”
Accepts Debit, Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2023
Schenectady, NY · 11 mi from Albany
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Meier Law Firm

Meier Law Firm

(48)
  • Home
  • Wills
  • Questions
“From the first phone call with Penny the receptionist to my meeting with Attorney Angela Tylock right through to the finalization of my estate everyone was friendly, pleasant, down to earth and professional.”
In Business Since 2012
Latham, NY · 6 mi from Albany
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Pierro, Connor & Strauss

Pierro, Connor & Strauss

(47)
  • Estate Planning
  • Service
  • Questions
“We were looking for a law firm to help us prepare a will, and they advised us on everything we needed for not only that but also dealing with the disposition of remains and other aspects you may not necessarily know about or think about.”
In Business Since 1999
Latham, NY · 6 mi from Albany
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Della Ratta Law Office

Della Ratta Law Office

(6)
  • Law Firm
“Although words could not express how truly grateful I am, I truly appreciate your honesty, persistence, hours and dedication you put into all of my cases.”
Family Business
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1963
Schenectady, NY · 11 mi from Albany
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Witecki Law Office

Witecki Law Office

(4)
  • Cousin
  • Communication
“Having access to a local firm, with the experience handling complicated cases, a friendly and patient person working us through the steps helped us reaffirm what we were doing was what my parents wanted and needed.”
Free Initial Consultation
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 1996
Schenectady, NY · 11 mi from Albany
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Law Office of Kathleen M Toombs

Law Office of Kathleen M Toombs

(7)
“I was completely blown away by their excellent hard work done in a timely manner and attention to detail regarding setting up a family trust and managing my investments that would benefit me the most.”
In Business Since 2011
Schenectady, NY · 11 mi from Albany
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Baynes Law Firm

Baynes Law Firm

(4)
“Besides his knowledge and experience, it always impresses me that he makes the time to see me and quickly responds to questions and the matter at hand.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2006
Ravena, NY · 15 mi from Albany
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Wilcenski & Pleat

Wilcenski & Pleat

(7)
“Our preliminary meeting with Tara Pleat went well and was very informative.”
In Business Since 2010
Clifton Park, NY · 14 mi from Albany
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Estate Planning Legal Services in Albany, NY Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$232
Maximum cost
$3014
National Average
$464
Avg Per Hour Rates
$348
$348
$1159
Typical price range is based on 442 cost profiles
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Average Cost $464
Minimum cost $232
Maximum cost $3014
Avg Per Hour Rates $348

Typical range $348 to $1159 is based on 442 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Albany

  • “Professional, responsive and get the job done. Will definitely use The Wagoner Firm again for additional services.” — client of The Wagoner Firm
  • “Brittney was very knowledgeable and made the difficult task of making a will and assigning a trust , a very easy and pleasant experience .” — client of Razzano Law
  • “Attorney Joseph Williams took the time to listen to my concerns and went over every option in detail until we came to a solution I was comfortable with pursuing.” — client of Copps Dipaola Silverman
  • “I dealt with Nicole Strippoli who showed such professionalism and compassion when drawing up my will.” — client of Young Kelsey Brown & Strippoli
  • “Joseph Williams is honestly one of the most dedicated and professional lawyers I have worked with.” — client of Copps Dipaola Silverman

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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