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Hiring a Estate Planning Attorney in Florida

A basic revocable living trust in Florida costs roughly $4,320–$6,480 when drafted by an attorney, based on the typical 10-15 hours of attorney work at $432 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025. Online services offer trust packages for $300–$700, though they generally don't include attorney advice or review of your specific situation. See the Florida trust cost calculator for a detailed breakdown.

Even if you create a revocable trust in Florida, you generally still need a will — most commonly a "pour-over" will that captures any assets you forgot to retitle into the trust. Whether a trust adds enough value over a will-only plan depends on your situation: real property, blended families, and out-of-state assets are the most common reasons. The trust-or-will tool walks through the decision.

Estate planning attorneys in Florida average $440 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $1,320–$2,640 for a simple individual will and $4,320–$6,480 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.

Florida doesn't have a traditional small-estate affidavit, but estates under $75,000 may qualify for Summary Administration, a faster and cheaper alternative to formal probate. Whether you need an attorney for the summary procedure depends on the situation; for full formal probate, most families retain counsel.

In Florida, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships; ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.

Estate Planning Attorneys in Florida

Estate planning attorneys focused on trusts in Florida charge $432Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026 per hour for trusts work. A basic revocable trust runs $4,320Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026–$6,480Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026 when drafted by counsel. Trusts make the most sense in Florida when you own real property, have a blended family, or want to avoid probate court entirely.

Estate planning attorneys in Florida charge $440Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026 per hour for wills work. A simple will done through an attorney typically runs $1,320Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026–$2,640Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026; online services cost $30–$300 for the same document.

Florida hasn't adopted the Uniform Probate Code and doesn't offer simplified independent administration. The procedural floor is higher than most states, which is why retaining counsel for uncontested matters here is more practical than optional.

Florida doesn't offer a small-estate affidavit, but estates under $75,000Fla. Stat. § 733.402 (bond — required by defaultVerified May 30, 2026 may qualify for Summary Administration, a simpler alternative to formal probate.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated May 30, 2026

Legal Sources

  • Clio Legal Trends Report 2025
  • Fla. Stat. § 733.402 (bond — required by default

Data sourced from Florida statutes and official state code. How we research.

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Estate Planning Attorneys in Florida

Search 3,941 estate law firms across 51 states.

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Ables & Craig, P.A.

Firm

Heartland Florida law firm with offices in downtown Wauchula (Hardee County) and downtown Sebring (Highlands County). Over 60 years of combined experience in real estate, probate, estate planning, and civil law. Works closely with individuals and families to create tailored estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Location

319 S 6th AvenueWauchula, FL 33873

Phone

(863) 773-0500

Established

1964

Service Area

2 counties

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationGuardianshipWills TrustsReal Estate Litigation
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Aloia, Roland & Lubell, PLLC

Firm

Full-service Southwest Florida law firm with offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and LaBelle. Steve Ramunni leads the Hendry-Glades practice focusing on probate litigation, estate planning, agricultural law, and civil litigation. Serves the underserved Hendry and Glades County communities.

Location

2222 Second StreetFort Myers, FL 33901

Phone

(239) 791-7950

Service Area

3 counties

Probate LitigationEstate PlanningCivil LitigationReal Estate Litigation
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Barnes Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea, Johnson & Robinson, PLLC

Firm

Has assisted thousands of clients from Sarasota, Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Lakewood Ranch, and the greater Sarasota-Manatee County area. Jeffrey S. Goethe is a probate and litigation specialist who contributes to the Fourteenth Edition of Litigation Under the Florida Probate Code.

Location

3119 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton, FL 34205

Phone

(941) 741-8224

Service Area

2 counties

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationGuardianshipProbate Litigation
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Boyles and Boyles, PLLC

Firm

AVVO top-rated estate planning and trust law firm serving Escambia County and Northwest Florida. Family practice with legal experience spanning over half a century combined.

Location

212 West Cervantes StreetPensacola, FL 32501

Phone

(850) 433-9225

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate Administration
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Law Offices of Brett D. Bevis, PLLC

Solo Practice

Altamonte Springs estate planning attorney serving Seminole County and Central Florida. Brett D. Bevis provides estate planning, probate, trust administration, and guardianship services.

Location

498 Palm Springs Dr, Suite 100Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Phone

(321) 972-2445

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationGuardianship
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Bryant Law Firm

Firm

Attorney Randy A. Bryant has been serving clients in Miami since 1998. Handles probate matters throughout South Florida.

Location

5201 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 800Miami, FL 33126

Phone

(305) 456-2777

Service Area

3 counties

Probate AdministrationEstate PlanningGuardianshipElder LawWill ContestsBreach Of Fiduciary Duty
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Luis E. Barreto & Associates, P.A.

Firm

Miami probate and estate planning law firm serving Miami-Dade County. Luis E. Barreto provides comprehensive probate administration, estate planning, probate litigation, and guardianship services.

Location

2600 S. Douglas Road, Suite 507Coral Gables, FL 33134

Phone

(305) 358-1771

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationProbate LitigationGuardianship
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Boyer & Boyer, P.A.

Firm

Established in 1995, Boyer & Boyer focuses on elder law, guardianship, and estate planning. Serves clients throughout Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Petersburg.

Location

46 N. Washington Blvd., Suite 21Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone

(941) 365-2304

Established

1995

Service Area

3 counties

Elder LawGuardianshipEstate Planning
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Butler Legacy & Litigation

Solo Practice

Formerly Butler Elder Law, P.A. Elder law practice in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton. Sierra Anne Butler provides comprehensive elder law services including guardianship, estate planning, wills, Medicaid, trust administration, and special needs trusts.

Location

2025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Suite 201Bradenton, FL 34211

Phone

(941) 254-6611

Service Area

2 counties

Elder LawGuardianshipEstate PlanningTrust Administration
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Bankier, Snelling, Zakin & Arlen, PLLC

Firm

Delray Beach estate planning firm with 30+ years of experience. M. Adam Bankier is Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates and a CPA with an LL.M. in Taxation. Robert M. Arlen is Board Certified in Tax Law and also a CPA. All partners hold advanced tax degrees.

Location

101 SE 6th Avenue, Suite CDelray Beach, FL 33483

Phone

(561) 278-3110

Service Area

1 county

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationAsset ProtectionGuardianship
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