★ 4.8 (99 reviews) ·
1308 NE Windsor Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA
★ 4.8 (80 reviews) ·
218 NE Tudor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA
★ 5.0 (61 reviews) ·
304 SE 3rd St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
★ 5.0 (57 reviews) ·
305 SW Market St Ste 5, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
★ 4.8 (57 reviews) ·
3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA
★ 4.3 (46 reviews) ·
800 NE Vanderbilt Ln, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA
★ 4.5 (41 reviews) ·
608 SW 3rd St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
8. Jennifer Ward McKenna, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (37 reviews) ·
3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA
9. The Haggerty Law Firm, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (32 reviews) ·
704 SE 3rd St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
10. Weavers Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (27 reviews) ·
215 SE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
11. Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (19 reviews) ·
202 SW Market St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
12. Stover Law Firm, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (17 reviews) ·
3300 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA
13. Denker Law Firm LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (11 reviews) ·
229 SE Douglas St #210, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
14. Inspired Estate Planning, LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
200 NE Missouri Rd Suit 200, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA
15. Barnds Law: Lees Summit Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
3300 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA
16. Moehlman Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (7 reviews) ·
2641 NE McBaine Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA
17. Paths Elder Law, Llc Elder Law Attorney
777 NE Anderson Ln
18. Axis Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
101 SE 29th Terrace
19. Altitude Law Estate Planning Attorney
471 SW Ward Rd Ste 5
20. Legal Center for New Families Estate Planning Attorney
229 SE Douglas St Ste 210
21. Janeece L Dent-bennett Estate Planning Attorney
704 SE 3rd St
22. Penny J Curtis, Attorney At Law Estate Planning Attorney
218 NE Tudor Rd
23. Law Office of Susan R. Sakhai Estate Planning Attorney
200 NE Missouri Rd Ste 200
24. Shipman & DeHardt, PC Estate Planning Attorney
Lee's Summit, MO
25. Steven C Krueger Legal Services Estate Planning Attorney
3300 NE Ralph Powell Rd
Estate planning attorneys in Lee's Summit, MO: a local guide
We currently track 25 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Lee's Summit, MO in Jackson County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 595 total reviews, and 14 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Lund Law Offices LLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.8★ across 99 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Lee's Summit
Rough planning ranges for the Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Lee's Summit.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
- Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Lee's Summit-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
- 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?
Many Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit?
Many Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit-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 Lee's Summit firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Lee's Summit: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Lee's Summit?
In the Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit area.
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