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Probate in Indiana typically costs 2%–4% of the estate value in attorney feesIC 29-1-10-13 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Jun 19, 2026, plus court filing fees, executor compensation, publication costs, and any required surety bond. Attorney fees in Indiana are negotiated, so the actual cost depends on the firm and complexity. Total all-in costs typically run 3-8% of estate value. The Indiana probate calculator gives a detailed estimate based on estate value.
Indiana allows "independent administration" (sometimes called unsupervised or informal probate), which lets the executor handle most estate decisions without ongoing court approval. The executor still files the will, inventories assets, and reports to the court, but doesn't need a hearing for routine actions like paying bills or selling assets. Independent administration typically saves both time and attorney fees compared to supervised probate.
Estate planning attorneys in Indiana average $315 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $945–$1,890 for a simple individual will and $2,720–$4,080 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.
Indiana has a generous small-estate threshold of $100,000. Estates under that line can use the Small Estate Affidavit procedure, which is a form rather than a court case — most families can handle it without an attorney. For estates above the threshold, formal probate generally benefits from counsel because of the procedural overhead, even when nothing is contested. The Indiana probate calculator estimates total costs based on estate value.
In Indiana, 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.
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120 firms
Indianapolis estate planning and probate firm serving Marion, Hamilton, Boone, and Johnson county courts. Handles will and trust drafting, probate, estate administration, and elder-law matters for individuals and families. Offers both in-person and remote consultations and uses technology to keep matters moving.
Location
727 E 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46240
Phone
(317) 635-7880
Service Area
6 counties
Kokomo firm guiding executors and families through Howard County probate administration, from an executor's legal obligations to distributing assets to heirs. Handles estate applications of any size, will contests, and defending against creditor claims, alongside wills, trusts, and Medicaid planning.
Location
2704 S Goyer RdKokomo, IN 46902
Phone
(765) 864-4090
Established
2011
Service Area
1 county
Hometown law firm in Vincennes serving Knox County and the surrounding Southern Indiana region with estate planning and family law services.
Location
317 Main St, Suite 1AVincennes, IN 47591
Phone
(812) 899-1190
Service Area
4 counties
Provides tailored legal services in Anderson and Madison County. Thomas M. Beeman is a Board Certified Indiana Trust and Estate Lawyer with over 30 years of experience in estate planning and administration.
Location
3737 S Scatterfield Rd, Suite 200Anderson, IN 46013
Phone
(765) 684-4355
Established
2002
Service Area
1 county
East Central Indiana firm in Richmond (Wayne County) handling estate planning and trust and probate administration for families across the region. Attorneys Adam Forrest and Richard Boston focus on wills, trusts, probate matters, and the transfer of assets after death, with a second office in Cambridge City.
Location
27 N Eighth StRichmond, IN 47374
Phone
(765) 962-7527
Established
1911
Service Area
2 counties
Lafayette firm handling estate and trust administration and the transfer of assets after death for clients throughout Indiana. Services include preparing and probating wills, filing probate petitions, settling and distributing estates, and creating estate-plan documents such as living wills and advance directives.
Location
201 Main St, Suite 810Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone
(765) 742-9046
Established
1950
Service Area
1 county
Indianapolis firm serving Marion and Hamilton county families with probate and estate administration. Handles wills and trusts, asset protection, probate and non-probate asset issues, and creditors' rights, with attorneys Martin Barnes and Jeffrey Cadwell focusing on estate planning and probate.
Location
10475 Crosspoint Blvd, Suite 250Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone
(317) 804-5058
Service Area
2 counties
Kokomo firm serving Howard County since 1966, representing executors, fiduciaries, heirs, and beneficiaries in will and estate administration. Also handles estate planning, probate proceedings, real estate, and related litigation.
Location
319 N Main StKokomo, IN 46901
Phone
(765) 459-3941
Established
1966
Service Area
1 county
Rensselaer firm serving Jasper County and surrounding areas with probate and trust administration. Handles estate administration, small estates, trust management, and guardianships, alongside wills, trusts, and other estate-planning tools.
Location
201 W Washington StRensselaer, IN 47978
Phone
(219) 866-4171
Established
1970
Service Area
3 counties
Columbus firm whose estate practice, led by Art Beck, is limited to estate planning, probate, and corporate law for Bartholomew County families. Handles wills, trusts, and probate administration, with a free initial evaluation offered to new clients.
Location
432 Washington StColumbus, IN 47201
Phone
(812) 372-8858
Established
1985
Service Area
1 county