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Probate in Maryland typically costs 2%–4% of the estate value in attorney feesMd. Est. & Trusts § 7-602 (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 Maryland are negotiated, so the actual cost depends on the firm and complexity. Total all-in costs typically run 3-8% of estate value. The Maryland probate calculator gives a detailed estimate based on estate value.
Maryland runs supervised probate as the default, meaning the court is involved at every step of the process — hearings for executor appointment, asset inventories, accounting reports, and final distributions. That procedural overhead is what drives both the cost and the timeline of Maryland probate. It's also why living trusts are popular here: they bypass the court entirely.
Estate planning attorneys in Maryland average $370 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $1,110–$2,220 for a simple individual will and $4,250–$6,375 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.
Maryland allows estates under $50,000 to use a simplified Petition for Administration of Small Estate procedure, which is a form rather than a court case and typically doesn't require an attorney. For larger estates, formal probate is involved enough that retaining counsel is usually practical — the procedural work is what they're there for. Use the Maryland probate calculator to estimate the costs.
In Maryland, 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; estates near or above the Maryland estate tax threshold; 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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Altman & Associates exclusively practices estate planning and trust administration law in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Founded by Gary Altman, the firm serves individuals, families, and businesses from offices in Rockville, Columbia, Washington D.C., and Tysons Corner.
Location
11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 708Rockville, MD 20852
Phone
(301) 468-3220
Service Area
3 counties
Ally Legal Planning serves Howard County, Maryland and surrounding areas with estate planning, elder law, and probate services. Offers free initial consultations.
Location
5840 Banneker Road, Suite 100Columbia, MD 21044
Phone
(410) 746-0113
Service Area
3 counties
Alston Gray & Associates has provided estate planning guidance to Prince George's County families since 2004. Attorney Tiffany Alston combines legislative experience with legal practice in family law and estate planning.
Location
1401 Mercantile Lane, Suite 383Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Phone
(240) 829-1721
Established
2004
Service Area
1 county
Barnes, O'Donnell & Moore has served Cecil County and the surrounding area since 1974. The firm provides estate planning services including wills, financial powers of attorney, advance medical directives, deed transfers, and trusts.
Location
215 East Main StreetElkton, MD 21921
Phone
(410) 398-2345
Established
1974
Service Area
1 county
Baroody & O'Toole provides estate planning and probate services to the greater Baltimore area. They have handled multimillion-dollar estates but serve clients of any asset level. Established in 1993.
Location
201 N. Charles Street, Suite 2102Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone
(410) 539-8410
Established
1993
Service Area
6 counties
The Law Offices of Andrea Cheeatow provides estate planning services in Hagerstown, including drafting of wills and trusts, and administration and settlement of estates. Attorney Cheeatow has over 12 years of experience and is licensed in Maryland and New Jersey.
Location
134 West Washington StreetHagerstown, MD 21740
Phone
(301) 797-3300
Service Area
2 counties
Chesapeake Wills & Trusts has served Anne Arundel County and surrounding Maryland communities for over 20 years, focusing exclusively on estate planning and elder law. Attorney Greg Jimeno is the author of "How To Protect Your Home And Life Savings In Maryland."
Location
231 Najoles Road, Suite 400Millersville, MD 21108
Phone
(410) 590-1900
Service Area
1 county
Craig Ingram has practiced law in Garrett County since 1975. He is both an attorney and CPA, bringing combined legal and financial expertise to estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and elder law matters for the Deep Creek Lake and Western Maryland communities.
Location
322 East Alder StreetOakland, MD 21550
Phone
(301) 334-3724
Service Area
1 county
Daniel S. Willard is a Rockville probate attorney with more than 25 years of experience. Assists personal representatives, executors, beneficiaries, and others in Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, Frederick County, and Howard County.
Location
7100 Copperwood CourtRockville, MD 20855
Phone
(240) 483-0725
Service Area
4 counties
Dulany Leahy Curtis & Brophy LLP has served Carroll County and surrounding communities for over 60 years. The firm has prepared estate planning documents for thousands of individuals and multiple generations of families.
Location
182 East Main StreetWestminster, MD 21157
Phone
(410) 848-3333
Established
1959
Service Area
1 county