Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Schenectady, NY

24 firms listed · 5 in Schenectady · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Dalmata, Maloy & Burke

Dalmata, Maloy & Burke

(35)
  • Responsive
  • Law Firm
  • Settlement
“After closing the case, Tom and Paul have embraced us into their personal family and have always showed us our importance to them, never treating us like casual business or “just another case.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2023
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts Debit, Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
670 Franklin St #100, Schenectady, NY
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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.”
In Business Since 1963
BBB Rating: A+
Family Business
147 Barrett St, Schenectady, NY
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Witecki Law Office

Witecki Law Office

(4)
  • Communication
  • Cousin
“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.”
In Business Since 1996
Remote Consultations Available
Free Initial Consultation
8 S Church St, Schenectady, NY
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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
157 Barrett St, Schenectady, NY
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Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube

Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube

(6)
“Professional and easy to work with.”
In Business Since 2004
1473 Erie Blvd 1st floor, Schenectady, NY
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The Wagoner Firm

The Wagoner Firm

(50)
  • Transaction
  • Team
  • Questions
“I have been represented by both Matt and Mark on a variety of matters and have continued to be pleased with their professionalism and attention to detail.”
In Business Since 2017
BBB Rating: A+
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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The 24 firms listed for Schenectady, 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: Schenectady, NY

5 of the 24 firms we list are based in Schenectady; the other 19 serve Schenectady from towns including Albany (11 mi), Clifton Park (9 mi) and Latham (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,335 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (71%). 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; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are elder law (3), estate planning (3), criminal defense (2), general litigation (2) and municipal law (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are 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.

Can I book a will appointment online with firms listed for Schenectady?

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.

We the People of Albany

We the People of Albany

(46)
  • The Office
  • Divorce
  • Hiccup
“❤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!”
In Business Since 2008
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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The Smelyansky Law Firm

The Smelyansky Law Firm

(49)
  • Landlord
  • Eviction
  • Property
“Max patiently reviewed the case, and explained that between his costs, and the net worth of the seller, I was unlikely to ever collect a judgement, and to best walk away.”
In Business Since 2013
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Tully Rinckey

Tully Rinckey

(44)
  • Confident
  • Law Firm
  • Legal Services
“And most importantly my attorney was focused on the best possible outcome for my situation, and what complications if any, that may arise as we progress through the process.”
In Business Since 2003
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Herzog Law Firm

Herzog Law Firm

(46)
  • Knowledge
  • Will
  • Home
“On Feb 13th went to Law office for meeting regarding our will , David Kubikian answered all our questions and was very informative , great personality left there feeling pease of mind Thank You David The Sorrient's”
In Business Since 2014
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Ettinger Law Firm

Ettinger Law Firm

(22)
  • Understanding
  • Trust
  • Questions
“Bonnie Kraham has an incredible depth of knowledge of Elderly Law and guides you through the jungle of rules and the law with confidence and clarity, making to process easy to navigate and get the correct solution for our family.”
In Business Since 1994
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Copps Dipaola Silverman

Copps Dipaola Silverman

(38)
  • Receptionist
  • Law Firm
  • Court Room
“They made my voice count, worked above and beyond to be availible during each critical moment, and helped to realistacally focus my energy into what was the best outcome for my family and I.”
In Business Since 1998
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Meier Law Firm

Meier Law Firm

(48)
  • Team
  • Estate Planning
  • Power of Attorney
“Her warm personality, professionalism, patience with all my many questions, and especially her understanding what a Senior with failing eyesight making such a momentous change might be experiencing.”
In Business Since 2012
Latham, NY · 7 mi from Schenectady
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Pierro, Connor & Strauss

Pierro, Connor & Strauss

(47)
  • Documents
  • Trust
  • Elder Law
“Frank Hemming has been the primary attorney for this trust and we couldn't be happier with his attention to detail and the way he has taken time to explain how it all works.”
In Business Since 1999
Latham, NY · 7 mi from Schenectady
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Bailey, Johnson & Peck

Bailey, Johnson & Peck

(26)
  • Estate
  • Compassionate
  • Matter
“I reached out to a couple different law firms but decided to go with John and I am so happy that I did he made everything super easy and seamless I expected things to take much longer than they did.”
In Business Since 2009
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Razzano Law

Razzano Law

(21)
  • Documents
  • Estate Planning
  • Compassionate
“After having an extremely difficult time searching for a lawyer who would take the time to answer my inquiries prior to throwing a price tag on a service, I came across Brittiny during a zoom info session.”
In Business Since 2019
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Cutler and Cutler Law

Cutler and Cutler Law

(13)
“We reached out to Debbie Cutler and she stepped in and reassured us, that everything our parents set forth in their pre-end of life planning, would happen just as they wished it to.”
In Business Since 2019
Malta, NY · 14 mi from Schenectady
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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...”
In Business Since 1994
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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William C. Deveneau

William C. Deveneau

In Business Since 2015
Free Initial Consultation
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Wilcenski & Pleat

Wilcenski & Pleat

(7)
“This office has taken care of my friend for years.”
In Business Since 2010
Clifton Park, NY · 9 mi from Schenectady
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Ianniello Anderson

Ianniello Anderson

(18)
  • House
  • Property
  • Closing
“An unexpected event occurred at the closing, which Rebecca creatively resolved in a timely manner, to the satisfaction of all parties involved, without delaying the closing.”
In Business Since 2012
Offers Financing Options
Clifton Park, NY · 9 mi from Schenectady
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Shevy Patricia

Shevy Patricia

(10)
  • Estate
  • Message
  • Dad
“I was very satisfied in the way she and her team responded to my needs.”
In Business Since 2005
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Starsia Law

Starsia Law

(11)
  • Will
  • Questions
  • Future
“We were introduced to Starsia Law via a Wine & Wills event in Saratoga, which I would highly recommend attendance to for anyone who is looking to learn more and ask questions before diving into the process of Estate and Will planning.”
In Business Since 2020
Family Business
Burnt Hills, NY · 8 mi from Schenectady
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Richard J. Herrmann, Jr. Lawyer

Richard J. Herrmann, Jr. Lawyer

(11)
  • Real Estate
  • Questions
“My husband and I were in the process of buying our first home and Rich and his team (Mary) were very responsive, answered all of our questions and were really nice to work with!”
In Business Since 2010
Clifton Park, NY · 9 mi from Schenectady
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Estate Planning Legal Services in Schenectady, NY Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$218
Maximum cost
$2830
National Average
$436
Avg Per Hour Rates
$327
$327
$1089
Fair price range is based on 489 cost profiles
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Average Cost $436
Minimum cost $218
Maximum cost $2830
Avg Per Hour Rates $327

Fair range $327 to $1089 is based on 489 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Schenectady

  • “Very courteous and extremely helpful. Found a law firm I will be using from now on.” — client of Dalmata, Maloy & Burke
  • “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

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

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