Cordell & Cordell Expands Estate Planning Services to 12 U.S. States
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St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Cordell & Cordell, the nation's largest family law firm, has expanded its estate planning services to 12 U.S. states and 31 offices, marking a significant milestone as the country observes National Estate Planning Awareness Week from October 19 to 25. The expansion, which includes two new states, California and New York, brings the firm's estate planning presence to Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
The firm launched its estate planning services in April 2025 at its Missouri headquarters and has since seen a rapid growth in demand. The new offices where estate planning is now available include Novato and San Jose, California, and Albany and Dublin, Ohio. The Novato and Albany offices will start taking on new estate planning clients on October 30, while the other locations are already operational.
Cordell & Cordell's estate planning services include wills and trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, asset protection, probate administration, trust administration, and real estate and asset planning.
According to the firm, only 24% of Americans have a will in place, and many delay creating one due to a belief that they don't have enough assets to warrant a plan. Without clear, documented instructions, families are often left to navigate the probate court system, which can be long and costly. Americans spend an estimated $2 billion each year on probate, with nearly $1.5 billion of that going toward attorney fees and court administration costs.
Cordell & Cordell, a family law firm with nearly 300 legal professionals on staff, has been guiding clients through life's toughest personal and family transitions with clarity, compassion, and confidence for more than 35 years. With nearly 100 offices nationwide and 2,800 Google Five-Star ratings, the firm provides tailored legal strategies and transparent communication. To learn more about Cordell & Cordell's estate planning services or to schedule a free personalized consultation with an Estate Planning Attorney, visit cordellcordell.com/practice-areas/estate-planning or call 833-825-4388. To mark National Estate Planning Awareness Week, follow Cordell & Cordell on LinkedIn.