★ 4.9 (373 reviews) ·
200 S A St #200A, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
★ 4.9 (281 reviews) ·
705 N Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
★ 4.9 (174 reviews) ·
134 Palm Dr, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
★ 5.0 (78 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
★ 4.8 (112 reviews) ·
300 E Esplanade Dr #1180, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
6. Claire Highland Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (32 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
7. Nancy D. Mendez Law PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (30 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
8. Law Offices of Richard Francis & Associates Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (25 reviews) ·
711 S A St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
9. Law Offices of Cathleen Norton Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
10. Scott & Associates Law Office LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
300 E Esplanade Dr 9th floor, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
11. Susan L. Wilson, A Professional Law Corporation, "The Living Room Lawyer" Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
12. Seige Law PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (12 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
13. Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (7 reviews) ·
300 Esplanade #2100, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
14. Bossche Legal Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (3 reviews) ·
1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
15. Beach Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (3 reviews) ·
300 E Esplanade Dr Ste 700, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
16. Family Law House Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.6 (10 reviews) ·
336 S A St Ste G, Oxnard, CA 93033, USA
17. Lowthorp Richards LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.6 (5 reviews) ·
300 E Esplanade Dr #850, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
18. The Protector Legal Services Estate Planning Attorney
300 S C St
Estate planning attorneys in Oxnard, CA: a local guide
We currently track 18 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Oxnard, CA in Ventura County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 1,152 total reviews, and 11 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Focil Law Firm is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 373 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Oxnard
Rough planning ranges for the Oxnard area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $350–$1,350 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,700–$4,500 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,350–$8,950+ |
Many Oxnard estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in Oxnard
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent Oxnard estate clients.
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Oxnard.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
Questions to ask before you hire
- Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
- How do updates work as laws or my family change?
- Who will handle my file day to day?
- What's the realistic timeline for my Oxnard matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
Many Oxnard listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in Oxnard?
Many Oxnard estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Oxnard estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Oxnard-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Oxnard firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Oxnard: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Oxnard?
In the Oxnard area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
What else do these firms handle?
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Oxnard area.
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