★ 4.9 (378 reviews) ·
100 E San Antonio St Ste 100, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
★ 4.9 (91 reviews) ·
100 N Edward Gary St Suite A-2, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
★ 4.9 (70 reviews) ·
604 W Hopkins St Ste A, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
★ 4.4 (125 reviews) ·
3331 Ranch Rd 12 Ste 107a, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
★ 4.3 (83 reviews) ·
329 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
★ 5.0 (51 reviews) ·
136 E San Antonio St #107, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
★ 4.1 (56 reviews) ·
604 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
8. AZ Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (37 reviews) ·
326 N LBJ Dr Ste 174, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
9. Law Office of John McGlothlin PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (31 reviews) ·
133 W San Antonio St Ste 400, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
10. Scanio & Scanio, A Professional Corporation Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (26 reviews) ·
144 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
11. Billy McNabb Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (24 reviews) ·
144 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
12. The Soechting Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (17 reviews) ·
1905 Dutton Dr A1, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
13. Law Office of J. Chris Villarreal Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
102 Wonder World Dr Ste 304 PMB 1002, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
14. The Eggleston Law Firm, PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
144 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
15. The Law Firm Of Douglas G. Montgomery Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
323 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
16. Del Prado Dietz PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (8 reviews) ·
323 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
17. Colin Wise Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (10 reviews) ·
1921 Corporate Dr #102, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
18. Paul Parash, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (32 reviews) ·
109 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
19. SMTX Law Group Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (22 reviews) ·
102 Wonder World Dr Ste 352, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
20. M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (15 reviews) ·
144 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
21. The Garza Law Firm, PLLC, Mari Garza, Attorney at Law and Mediator Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
326 N LBJ Dr Ste 164, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Estate planning attorneys in San Marcos, TX: a local guide
We currently track 21 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving San Marcos, TX in Hays County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 1,089 total reviews, and 13 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 378 reviews.
What estate planning costs in San Marcos
Rough planning ranges for the San Marcos area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $300–$1,200 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,000–$8,000+ |
Many San Marcos 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 San Marcos
- 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
Questions to ask before you hire
- 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?
- What's the realistic timeline for my San Marcos matter?
Many San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
Many San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos-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 San Marcos firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in San Marcos: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in San Marcos?
In the San Marcos 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 San Marcos area.
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