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Ettinger Law Firm | Estate Planning · Helena, Montana
Helena, Montana

Your family.
Your legacy.
Planned with care.

Ettinger Law Firm is a focused estate planning practice in Helena. We work one-on-one with Montana families to create thoughtful, lasting plans — without the big-firm runaround.

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35+
Years in Helena
Estate Planning
Our Only Focus
4.9 ★
Client Rating
Montana landscape near Helena
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent™ Rated Attorney
Highest distinction in legal ability & ethics
You’ll know your attorney
No handoffs to assistants. The attorney you meet is the one who builds your plan and walks you through every step.
Free Workshops
Learn about your options at no cost, before you commit to anything. Held regularly right here in Helena.
Flat-fee, no surprises
We quote a clear price before any work starts. You’ll never open a bill from us and wonder what happened.
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About the Firm

A Helena practice built on relationships, not caseloads.

Ettinger Law Firm has been part of the Helena community for over 35 years. We do one thing: estate planning and elder law. That focus means you work with attorneys who genuinely know this area of law — and who have the time to know you, too.

We work with Montana families at all stages of life — young parents, business owners, retirees, and adult children helping aging parents. Whatever brings you in, we’ll take the time to understand your situation and build a plan that actually fits.

  • Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts tailored to your family
  • Medicaid planning to protect what you’ve saved from long-term care costs
  • Elder law and support for families navigating aging and care decisions
  • Business succession planning for Montana family-owned businesses
  • Ongoing relationship — we update your plan as life changes
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What We Do

Everything your estate plan needs, under one roof.

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Wills & Testamentary Trusts

A clearly drafted will ensures your wishes are honored. We make sure yours is thorough, valid, and actually understood by everyone it affects.

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Revocable Living Trusts

Skip probate, stay private, and make sure assets pass smoothly to your family — without court delays or public record.

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Medicaid & Long-Term Care

Nursing home care in Montana is expensive. We help families protect their savings and qualify for Medicaid — legally and without panic.

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Powers of Attorney

Name someone you trust to handle financial and medical decisions if you’re ever unable to. A document every adult should have in place.

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Business Succession

Keep your Montana business in the right hands. We build succession plans that reduce conflict, tax exposure, and uncertainty for the next generation.

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Special Needs Planning

Provide for a loved one with a disability without disqualifying them from Medicaid, SSI, or other benefits they depend on.

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Why Ettinger

Small enough to know you. Experienced enough to protect you.

We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We’re here to be the right fit for Montana families who want real, personal guidance from an attorney who’s fully focused on their situation.

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Estate planning only
This is all we do. A specialized practice means deeper expertise and more focused attention — not a general firm squeezing you in between other cases.
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Your attorney, start to finish
You meet an attorney, you work with that attorney. No reassignments, no junior associates handling your paperwork without you knowing.
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Clear pricing up front
We tell you exactly what your plan will cost before we start. No hourly billing anxiety. Just a straight answer so you can decide with confidence.
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We stay in your corner
When your family grows, laws shift, or life changes — we’re here. We proactively reach out to review your plan so it never goes stale.
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★★★★★
“We came in overwhelmed and left with a plan we actually understood. They took time to explain every decision. That’s rare.”
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Karen H.
Helena, MT
★★★★★
“When my dad suddenly needed memory care, they stepped in fast and helped us protect what he’d spent his whole life building. I’m so grateful.”
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Tom W.
East Helena, MT
★★★★★
“I went to their free workshop just to get informed. Ended up hiring them that month. Three years later they still check in when things change. Real commitment.”
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Margaret L.
Great Falls, MT
Free Workshops

Get informed before you make any decisions.

We host free estate planning workshops regularly in and around Helena. In 90 minutes you’ll walk away with real answers — no pressure to hire us, no sales pitch. Just education.

The difference between a will and a trust — and when you need both
How Montana families can protect assets from nursing home costs
What happens to your estate if you pass without a plan in place
Powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and why they matter now
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How It Works

Getting your plan in place is simpler than you think.

Most families complete their estate plan within a few weeks of their first conversation with us.

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Free Consultation
Meet with an attorney at no cost. We listen first, then explain your options in plain language — no pressure.
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Your Plan, Custom-Built
We draft a plan built around your actual life — your family, your assets, your goals. Nothing off the shelf.
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Review & Sign Together
We go through every document with you in plain English. Questions are expected. We don’t rush signatures.
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We Stay With You
When life changes, we update your plan. We check in proactively so your family is always protected.
Take the First Step

Your family deserves a plan. Let’s build one together.

A free consultation costs you nothing. Reach out today — we’ll take it from there at whatever pace works for you.

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Our Team

The attorneys you’ll actually work with.

A small, focused team — each dedicated exclusively to estate planning and elder law.

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Robert Ettinger, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Robert founded the firm in Helena and has spent his entire career helping Montana families protect their legacies. He’s known for being direct, patient, and genuinely invested in every client he works with.
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Jennifer Morris, Esq.
Attorney — Elder Law
Jennifer focuses on Medicaid planning and elder law. She’s helped many Helena-area families navigate the stress of unexpected long-term care needs with clarity and compassion.
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David Lin, Esq.
Attorney — Trusts & Estates
David specializes in trust design and business succession, with particular experience working alongside Montana ranching and agricultural families on multi-generational planning.
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Common Questions

Answers without the legalese.

If you don’t see your question here, bring it to a free workshop or just give us a call. We’re happy to talk.

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Yes — this is one of the most common misconceptions we hear. Estate planning isn’t just about protecting wealth. It’s about naming guardians for your kids, choosing who makes medical decisions if you can’t, and making sure your belongings go to the right people. Without a plan, Montana courts decide those things — usually not the way you’d want.
A will only takes effect after you pass and must go through probate — a public court process that takes time and costs money. A trust takes effect right away, avoids probate, keeps your affairs private, and gives you more control over how assets are distributed. Many families benefit from both. We’ll help you figure out what makes sense for your situation.
Nursing home care in Montana can cost $8,000–$12,000 a month. With advance planning — ideally 5 years before care is needed — we can legally protect your home and savings while still qualifying for Medicaid. Even in a crisis situation, where care is already needed, there are often options to protect a meaningful portion of what you’ve built.
Now. We work with people at every stage of life — young parents who need a will and guardianship documents, middle-aged business owners thinking about succession, and seniors planning for care and legacy. The earlier you start, the more options you have. But it’s genuinely never too late to put something solid in place.
We use flat-fee pricing. Before we start any work, we give you a clear quote — that’s what you pay, full stop. No hourly billing, no vague estimates, no invoice surprises. The initial consultation is always free, so you can get a real sense of what you need before spending anything.
A Financial Power of Attorney lets someone you trust manage your finances if you’re incapacitated. A Healthcare Proxy lets someone make medical decisions for you. Without these, your family might have to go through a Montana court guardianship process just to be able to help you — a slow, expensive ordeal. We recommend these for every adult, at any age.