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Wyszynski Law
- The Future
- Transaction
- Real Estate
“With my next real estate transaction and I highly recommend this law firm to people who need professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and responsible lawyers.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Des Plaines, IL
24 firms listed · 11 in Des Plaines · 3 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Chie Law
- Sale
- Team
- Real Estate
“In our Real Estate transaction, he was extremely efficient and provided constant feedback, answered all of our questions and concerns with efficiency and accuracy.”
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Magnolia Law
- Real Estate Transaction
- Law Firm
- Knowledge
“She was able to get everything done for us, responded to any emails or calls in a quick manner, and shows that she genuinely cares and remembers her clients.”
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Anthony J. Madonia & Associates
- Trusts
- Team
- Estate Planning
“In complicated matters of trusts and wills, we found our answer and peace of mind as he and his extraordinary staff worked with us to complete our documents.”
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Hirsch Greenberg Accounting
“Have used Scott Greenberg numerous times to estimate future taxes & file our taxes.”
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Loza Law
- Transaction
- Sell
“Loza Law is an outstanding law firm which I highly recommend to anyone in need of legal representation that you can count on being accurate and effective.”
The 24 firms listed for Des Plaines, IL 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: Des Plaines, IL
11 of the 24 firms we list are based in Des Plaines; the other 13 serve Des Plaines from towns including Chicago (18 mi), Rolling Meadows (6 mi) and Park Ridge (5 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 1.0 to 5.0 across 4,872 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "knowledge" and "expertise". 3 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (5), real estate (4), elder law (3), litigation (3) and guardianships (2). 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Can I book a will appointment online with firms listed for Des Plaines?
Appointment requests go through the website at 2 of the 24 firms. A firm without that option works by phone or email. Online booking usually reserves a slot rather than confirming one, so expect a call back to check what the meeting is about.
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Law Office of Richard J. Arendt
“He also was invaluable at helping the association when the possibility of deconverting the building was being pursued, his knowledge and experienced helped protect our interests when dealing with some brokers who lacked the experience and/or ethics t...”
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The Law Offices of Jeffrey L. Zuehlke
“He advised on the title insurance, property inspection and sales contract and after the sale he was helpful in ensuring that we were set up correctly for property taxes.”
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Ronald G. Pestine & Associates - Des Plaines
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Chelin Law Group
“Brad helped me get out of a terrible lease/living situation.”
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Law Office of Patrick S Hart
“Really cares for his clients and puts it straight to you honest.”
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Malman Law
- Father
- Nursing Home
- Job
“At first i was very nervous contacting them because this had never happens to me but know I have no regrets,the process was easy and their staff is very kind and do care about my well being..”
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McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp
- Communicator
- Team
- Questions
“Jane and Lisa represented me in my legal name change case and were not only knowledgeable but explained every step to me throughout the process and what further steps I needed to take after.”
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Robbins Dimonte
- Tax
- Estate Planning
- Questions
“As a financial advisor working for a large national firm, we have large net worth clients with complicated estate planning problem and Trust adminstration.”
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A. Traub & Associates
- Patient
- Case
- Team
“The divorce took about 1 year (I expect this is different for everyone depending on your circumstances), and found this time frame to be appropriate to my needs.”
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Mirae Law
- House
- Future
- Permanent Residency
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Attorney Young-Eon Kim and Secretary Min-Ji Kim for always providing kind guidance even though there were many variables due to the COVID-19 period.”
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Peck Ritchey
- Matter
- Trust
- Team
“I first want to thank Tim Ritchey for answering the phone yourself when I initially called your office, listening to my difficult family situation, and agreeing to take my case from the start.”
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Bott & Associates
- Understand
- Trust
- Team
“My husband and I went to Bott and Associates, seeking council for my mother in laws estate and Maritess was very helpful in providing us with resources and insight.”
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Bradford Miller Law
- Real Estate Transactions
- Sale
- Team
“They were proactive in identifying potential issues and resolving them before they became problems, which significantly eased my stress and contributed to a smooth closing process.”
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M&A Law Firm
- Property
- Real Estate
- Questions
“" When I answered, "That is a moot point, because this already happened, I need a solution from you", the other firms would inevitably start go back to their initial "you should have done this.”
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Garces Law
- Buyer
- Questions
- Home
“I love the fact that she was bilingual and she was able to inform my dad in Spanish all of the final details that he needed to know in regards of his trust..”
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Jayaraman Law
- Documents
- Team
- Real Estate
“Helped me throughout my whole process of closing this is an attorney that will have his clients best interests at heart with giving Amazing advice and counsel .”
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Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys of Illinois
- Future
- Medicaid
- Trust
“It is particularly reassuring that James is a peer designated Super Lawyer for 2019 - 2020 and President of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.”
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Theresa Clancy Law
- Organized
- Understand
- Trust
“She was extremely knowledgeable, patient, & quick to respond to questions we had - just so very willing to make our estate planning comfortable, & easy to understand.”
Estate Planning Legal Services in Des Plaines, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$213
Maximum cost
$2768
National Average
$426
Avg Per Hour Rates
$320
$320
$1065
Average price range is based on 267 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Des Plaines
- “Margo drafted my trust and will documents. She is extremely knowledgeable on applicable law, responsive, diligent, and attentive.” — client of Magnolia Law
- “Stephanie was so amazing to work with! She is smart, professional, and will really fight for you.” — client of Garces Law
- “I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is seeking a will and trust.” — client of Theresa Clancy Law
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