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Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Chicago, IL
23 firms listed · all 23 in Chicago · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 24, 2026
Peck Ritchey
“I received nothing less than professionalism, responsiveness and friendly service from Peck Ritchey Law Firm.”
TED London & Associates
“London is very knowledgable and eager to help all of his clients whether you are a family member or the direct individual who needs estate planning.”
Bradford Miller Law
“Elizabeth and team at Bradford were very professional and helpful quick responses with my real estate investment.”
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Jayaraman Law
“From initial consultation in preparing a trust, power of attorney and a will and having the documents registered in the county, Shekhar handled everything by making the whole process painless and worry free.”
Correa Law
“I was very pleased with the communication and answers to questions, I had throughout the process.”
The 23 firms listed for Chicago, 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: Chicago, IL
All 23 firms we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 102 firms in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,886 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "trust" and "patient". 2 are 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 (7), real estate (5), litigation (4), personal injury (3) and probate (3). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Chicago offer free consultations?
5 of the 23 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.
Bell & Shah
“We have used Bell & Shah for a variety of matters have been consistently pleased with their service.”
Metz + Jones
“I also must commend their legal assistant, Celine, for making herself available for all of our questions and responding very promptly, every single time.”
JRQ & Associates
“I have never had an experience as easy as this one with an attorney.”
Mazek Law Group
“Mike answered questions in timely manner and made sure I understood the process.”
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Pinay Law
“They were thorough throughout my case and answered all of my questions.”
Giorgi & Bonomo
“We have not worked with any other associates within the firm, however after getting to know Anthony, I can assume the other associates within the firm are fantastic as well.”
Gurney Law Group
“They were wonderful advocates, quick to respond, and helped come up with creative solutions to any challenge that came up during the process.”
Nery & Richardson
“Very informative, explained every page of our legal documents, and answered any questions we had.”
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The Shimotake Law Firm
“Jason was helpful, professional, and made my husband and me feel supported in a difficult situation.”
Brabender Law
“He was always very quick to respond to emails and showed a genuine interest in helping me get a positive result.”
Marshiano Law Group
“I highly recommend them as the best estate planning lawyers in Chicago, IL.”
Law Office of Johann Chau
“Johann and his assistant Mina did a great job with our estate plan, very careful and thorough.”
Front Door Legal
“He is great at making sure my clients are informed and assured throughout the process, which can be daunting for first time home buyers or seasoned investors.”
CTM Legal Group
“And Joe Coli, for understanding the difficulties presented by Covid giving me peace of mind throughout the entire process exceeding my expectations in every way.”
Bielski Chapman
“Being one who asks a lot of questions in order to clearly understand, my questions were timely answered and always treated with respect.”
Tannehill Law
“She was a great mix of a vigilant legal advocate for us as her clients, while also being a down to earth professional who is a pleasure to work with and talk to.”
Dominick R. Villa Attorney at Law
“Good presentation on final documentation and personally dropped it off at my house when wasn't there.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Chicago
- “We found him to be friendly, easy to communicate with (primarily online) and willing to answer any and all questions we had.” — client of Law Office of Johann Chau
- “Simply the best! For setting up our wills and trust, Nick has been extremely responsive and helpful.” — client of Dominick R. Villa Attorney at Law
- “Their open communication and willingness to go above and beyond truly set them apart.” — client of Gurney Law Group
- “Mr. Correa and his staff supported my family through one of the toughest times and provided compassionate and knowledgeable services to ensure that my parents estate was safe and that we had the right will in place for our needs.” — client of Correa Law
- “I walked out of the office feeling confident about the will we created.” — client of Metz + Jones
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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