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4 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Palm Desert (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 18 estate planning lawyers in Palm Desert on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

Putting off a trust is easy, and one client of a Palm Desert firm says they did exactly that for years before finally getting it done. The estate planning lawyers in Palm Desert listed here hold more than 590 Google reviews between them, with every rating between 4.8 and a perfect 5.0, so the choice comes down to what each firm does besides wills and trusts: probate, trust administration, or a wider general practice.

Short answer: Mark J McGowan Law Offices PC has the most reviews, 4.8 from more than 260 on Google, and handles estates alongside family, business and real estate matters. Palm Desert Law holds a 5.0 from more than 190 reviews. Desert Law Group in Indian Wells and Palm Desert Estate Planning round out the list. No firm here publishes fees.
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Trusts, Wills and Probate: Palm Desert Firms Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mark J McGowan Law Offices PC 4.8 ★ 262 Estates plus broader legal needs View ›
2 Palm Desert Law, A Professional Corporation 5.0 ★ 196 Families and business owners View ›
3 Desert Law Group | Kimberly T. Lee 4.9 ★ 91 Trust revisions and elder law View ›
4 Palm Desert Estate Planning: A Professional Corporation. 4.9 ★ 51 Trusts and probate court View ›
4 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Palm Desert (2026)

Each firm in detail

Mark J McGowan Law Offices PC logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Mark J McGowan Law Offices PC

4.8262 Google reviews

Mark J McGowan Law Offices PC is a general practice firm on Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert. Its site leads with trusts, wills, estate planning and probate, and also lists real estate, business, litigation and family law work. It marks its trust and probate work as handled by a certified specialist and says the firm has served the Coachella Valley since 1987. Its site notes that the attorney speaks Spanish.

What people praise

  • Clients praise his knowledge of wills and trusts and say he added provisions earlier attorneys had missed
  • A probate client says each step was explained so it was easy to follow and deadlines were met
  • Reviewers describe him as prompt, professional and responsive
  • One client returned for an estate review after he handled a prenuptial agreement years earlier

Worth knowing

  • A broad practice, so estate planning is one of many areas rather than the only focus
  • Some reviews describe unrelated work such as a county permit issue and a separation agreement
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume262 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed firm on the page and a dependable pick if your estate plan sits alongside other legal needs. Palm Desert Law has the higher rating, but this firm ranks first on proven volume.

Website+1760-340-3332 Directions

72630 Fred Waring Dr #201, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Palm Desert Law, A Professional Corporation logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Palm Desert Law, A Professional Corporation

5.0196 Google reviews

Palm Desert Law, A Professional Corporation is an estate planning firm on Deep Canyon Road in Palm Desert, founded by attorney Pantea Fozouni. Its site pitches estate planning for families and business owners, and its reviews describe trusts, wills, trust administration and probate help. The firm has an in-house notary, according to one client.

What people praise

  • A widow says the team made updating her will and trust after her husband's death as easy and pleasant as possible
  • A family says the firm brought in a professional translator for their Spanish-speaking father
  • Canadian clients on an investment visa praise the clear guidance and well-presented documents
  • Reviewers mention a welcoming office, from the front desk to the in-house notary

Worth knowing

  • The office closes at noon on Fridays
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating5 / 5
Review volume196 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 on more than 190 reviews is a strong record, and these reviews are specific about trusts and the care taken. It ranks second only because the McGowan firm has more reviews behind it.

Website+1760-674-7175 Directions

44775 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Desert Law Group | Kimberly T. Lee logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Desert Law Group | Kimberly T. Lee

4.991 Google reviews

Desert Law Group, led by Kimberly T. Lee, is based on Highway 111 in Indian Wells, a short drive from Palm Desert. Its site describes a full-service estate planning and elder law firm covering estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, Medi-Cal planning, special needs planning, planning for children and trust administration.

What people praise

  • A client who revised a living trust praises the helpful questions the team raised
  • A family used the firm to close their mother's estate and found it timely, attentive and fair on time and fees
  • One couple received an organized lifetime binder of their documents
  • Reviewers describe a welcoming, professional staff

Worth knowing

  • The office is in Indian Wells, not Palm Desert itself
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume91 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid pick for trust updates and estate settlement, with an elder-law angle that suits retirees. The review base is smaller than the top two, so its 4.9 carries a little less weight.

Website+1760-776-9977 Directions

74916 CA-111, Indian Wells, CA 92210

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#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Palm Desert Estate Planning: A Professional Corporation.

4.951 Google reviews

Palm Desert Estate Planning: A Professional Corporation. is a focused trusts and estates practice on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, led by Jeremy J. Ofseyer. Its site covers estate planning, trust administration and probate court proceedings for retirees, business owners and fiduciaries, and describes its founder as a board-certified specialist.

What people praise

  • Clients say the process of creating a trust felt manageable and well explained
  • A client who met several lawyers says this firm helped them reach decisions with clear options
  • Reviewers say the staff were welcoming and polite
  • A client says the quote was adjusted to what they needed and the turnaround was quick

Worth knowing

  • Its Google review base is the smallest on the page
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume51 · 81st
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A specialist office for trusts, living trusts and powers of attorney, rated 4.9. It ranks fourth on review volume, not on quality, so a short consultation is the way to test the fit.

Website+1760-346-3355 Directions

74000 Country Club Dr H2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Reading the scorecard

Every figure on this page is drawn from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the firm, compared with other firms in the pool. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds counts for more than a 4.9 from dozens. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does estate planning cost in Palm Desert?

We found no published fees on these firms’ sites, so we aren’t printing price ranges. Cost depends on the documents involved, whether you need a trust or only a will, and whether property or a business is in play. Reviewers of two firms mention fair pricing and a quote adjusted to their needs, so ask for a written scope and fee before you start.

Serving the Coachella Valley

These firms are in Palm Desert and Indian Wells. Mark J McGowan’s site lists Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Thousand Palms among the communities it serves, and Palm Desert Estate Planning says it serves the Coachella Valley. Looking for an estate planning lawyer near me? Each card has a phone number and map link.

Before you book a consultation

  • Do I need a living trust, or will a will be enough for my situation?
  • How is your fee set, and what is included in the quote?
  • Can you also handle probate or trust administration if my family needs it later?
  • Who drafts the documents, and how long will it take?
  • Do you have a notary and translator on hand for signing day?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Palm Desert firms also handle probate and trust administration?

Mark J McGowan’s site lists probate and estate administration, Desert Law Group’s lists probate and trust administration, and Palm Desert Estate Planning’s lists trust administration and probate court proceedings. A reviewer of Palm Desert Law also mentions trust administration and probate.

Is there an estate planning firm here that works with Spanish-speaking families?

Mark J McGowan’s site states that the attorney speaks Spanish, and a client of Palm Desert Law says the firm provided a professional translator for their Spanish-speaking father.

Is Desert Law Group actually in Palm Desert?

Its address is on Highway 111 in Indian Wells, next door to Palm Desert. Its site refers to Palm Springs, so check the office location when you book.

Do any of these firms do more than estate planning?

Mark J McGowan’s practice is the broadest, covering real estate, business, litigation and family law alongside trusts and wills. Palm Desert Estate Planning concentrates on trusts, estates and probate.

Our recommendation

Mark J McGowan Law Offices PC is the safe default on review volume, and Palm Desert Law is the rating leader for families who want a focused estate planning office. Whichever you call, get the scope and fee in writing first.

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