Many estate planning attorneys in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs charge an hourly rate for their services. This allows them to charge you for the time spent meeting with you, learning about your situation and drafting the various documents that will be included in your estate plan. At Hess Law Firm, LLC, you will be charged a reasonable flat fee for most estate planning services. This allows Mr. Hess to spend as much time as he needs conferring with you and getting to know you, your family and your particular situation without there being questions about whether certain work is necessary or simply aimed toward inflating a bill.