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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.
Maryland has an unusual fee split: attorney fees are negotiable, but the executor's compensation is set by statute at 2%–5% of the estate valueMd. Est. & Trusts § 7-601Verified May 31, 2026. That makes the executor portion predictable, which is useful when a family member is serving as executor and isn't sure what to charge.
Start by filtering the directory above by your county and the practice area you need. Look for firms with experience in your specific situation — board certifications in estate planning, trust, or probate law are a strong signal. Most Maryland estate planning attorneys offer an initial consultation; some are free, others charge a flat fee. Ask up front whether the firm bills by the hour or by flat-fee package, and what the expected cost is for your situation.
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8 firms
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
Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty has served Allegany and Garrett counties since 1950. Nicholas Monteleone focuses on estate planning, estate and income tax planning, trust administration, asset protection, special needs trusts, wealth transfers, and business succession planning.
Location
21 Prospect SquareCumberland, MD 21502
Phone
(301) 777-1515
Established
1950
Service Area
2 counties
Frame & Frame has been serving the community for over 70 years, providing services for thoughtful estate planning and during times of crisis to several generations of families.
Location
8562 Fort Smallwood RoadPasadena, MD 21122
Phone
(410) 255-0373
Service Area
3 counties
HWK Law Group has a dedicated Hagerstown office serving Washington County with estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid planning services. The firm specializes exclusively in estate-related practice areas.
Location
33 West Franklin Street, Suite 100AHagerstown, MD 21740
Phone
(301) 739-1013
Established
2006
Service Area
1 county
Serves Howard and Montgomery counties from offices in Columbia and Bethesda. Handles estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and Medicaid and special-needs planning for families across the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Location
10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 650Columbia, MD 21044
Phone
(443) 741-1088
Service Area
6 counties
Sims & Campbell is an Annapolis trusts and estates law firm focusing on estate planning and trust administration throughout the Towson, Baltimore and Washington, DC area.
Location
181 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite 150Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone
(410) 263-1667
Service Area
2 counties
Serves Montgomery and Frederick counties from Rockville, with additional offices in Takoma Park and Frederick. Its Estates, Trusts & Probate group handles estate planning, estate and trust administration, and probate, along with pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Location
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 700Rockville, MD 20852
Phone
(301) 340-2020
Service Area
Statewide