Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson
“We made an appointment and were thoroughly impressed with her careful, thorough, and compassionate discussion of our estate needs.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Elgin, IL
15 firms listed · 8 in Elgin · 1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 11, 2026
The Law Office of Anthony R. Scifo
“Everything was a battle with my ex and Tony was in the front lines for me every step of the way.”
James Young Law
“I am happy to say I successfully completed the five years with his help, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a bankruptcy attorney”
Bazos, Freeman, Schuster & Pope
“Our go to attorney's in Elgin !”
Schening & Dopke Law
“Their communication with us was very responsive and thorough, and they anticipated problems and offered solutions proactively.”
Scheflow & Rydell
“Douglas Scheflow is very kindly ,willing to help at Professional level.”
The 15 firms listed for Elgin, 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: Elgin, IL
8 of the 15 firms we list are based in Elgin; the other 7 serve Elgin from St. Charles (8 mi) and South Elgin (4 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,119 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (2), guardianship (2), real estate (2) and special needs planning (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. 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.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Elgin offer free consultations?
4 of the 15 firms on this page state that a first consultation is free. Free usually means a short meeting to scope the work and quote it, not drafting advice. Ask what the meeting covers when you book it.
Jackson Abdalla Law Group
“I had a question almost every day and every step of the process and she always answered them clearly and promptly.”
Bradley E Cahow Law Offices
“He caught quite a few mistakes in closing documents that saved us some money, was pretty quick with the responses to any questions I had leading up to”
Dalton & Herlehy
“Estate planning experts and wonderful people!”
Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel
“Karrsten was so knowledgeable, professional, kind, and truly works hard to make everything go smoothly.”
Argento Law Group
Nowling Law
“I cannot explain in words how thankful I am knowing all my documents are in order and I now have peace of mind.”
Strohschein Law Group
“Also, her expertise in Elder Law gives her a great advantage in dealing with the legal needs and concerns of senior citizens.”
The Law Office of Kelley V. Flinn
“Very communicative, happy to explain the process and I'd highly recommend them to anybody in need of a real estate attorney!”
Theriault Booth Attorneys at Law
“We are very grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for an experienced and trustworthy attorney to assist with estate planning.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Elgin
- “Lauren was very professional and helpful. She was also friendly, knowledgeable and designed my Will in a timely fashion.” — client of Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson
- “We highly recommend Tony for legal services, and will use Tony as our legal counsel for any future needs.” — client of The Law Office of Anthony R. Scifo
- “Making a will isn’t exactly a pleasant process, but we are glad to have it done and glad we had a good experience with Nowling Law.” — client of Nowling Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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