Probate Law Lawyers
9,068 verified probate law attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Probate Law counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Focusing his practice largely on complex civil litigation, R. Greg Andrews is the managing member at Andrews Law.
Brendan Sweeney serves as Counsel in the firm's Financial Services Litigation Group with a focus on representing financial institutions in all matters...
Thomas S Kruml practices at Kruml Law Office, P.C., L.L.O. Read Full Bio
Ashley Heaton Amundson is a lawyer practicing probate law, estate planning law, guardianships and 2 other areas of law. Ashley Heaton received a B.S. ...
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Vanessa Jean Skinner is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, estate administration and 12 other areas of law. Vanessa received a B...
Julia S. Gold is a lawyer practicing probate law, estate planning, business planning and 3 other areas of law.
Jason Lee Steinman practices at Assouline & Berlowe, P.A. Read Full Bio
Jonathan Scott Goldstein practices at Haber Law Read Full Bio
George Robert Freund III is a lawyer practicing tax, wills, trusts and estates and 5 other areas of law. George received a B.A. degree from Union Coll...
Joel is a shareholder and attorney with the firm. He graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law with honors, magna cum laude, and passe...
Jared Eric Gaylord practices at Law Offices of Marc R. Gaylord P.A.
Camille Coolidge Shotwell is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, mortgage modification, commercial real estate and 8 other areas of law. Camille received ...
Ellen Weinfurtner is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 7 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Universi...
Lasca Arnold Pendley is a lawyer practicing probate law, will and trust law, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. Lasca has been licensed for 11 ...
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Mr. William Verne McGough, Jr. is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate law, tax law and 1 other area of law.
Bernard J. Nearey is a lawyer practicing title insurance recovery law, commercial litigation, real estate law and 3 other areas of law.
Ms. Mary Lou Rodon is a lawyer practicing maritime, construction, real estate and 4 other areas of law.
Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, 1980-1981. Contributing author to professional journals.
Mr. Joel Howard Fenchel is a lawyer practicing corporate law, transactional law, real estate law and 4 other areas of law.
Mr. David French Powell is a lawyer practicing private wealth services, wealth planning and preservation, private companies and 5 other areas of law.
John Lyster Fallat is a lawyer practicing general trial, administrative law, transportation law and 11 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree...
Stephen Lee Wood is a lawyer practicing employment law, probate law, business law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1978,...
Ms. Lana K Hawkins is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 21 other areas of law.
Thomas Stephen Dolney is a lawyer practicing probate law, banking litigation, business law and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree fro...
When you and your family are going through a divorce, bringing a family law attorney into the mix can help complicated matters become less stressful. ...
regory L. Zumbrunn is a California Certified Family Law Specialist* whose clients benefit from his knowledge and proficiency in the area of Divorce, C...
J.R. Krebs is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, contract law, business litigation and 2 other areas of law.
Zachary T. Magaha maintains a general practice in Pensacola, Florida, with a concentration in Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate Law and Personal I...
David Louis Ciccarello is a lawyer practicing business, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree...
“Miss Fix It Herself” Junior Partner Commercial Litigation Attorney Area(s) of Practice Ms. Tina El Fadel is a Junior Partner of KS Attorneys at law w...
Beverly Joan Salhanick is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. Beverly received a A.B. degr...
Tommy Lynn Fullen is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, probate law, taxation law and 6 other areas of law. Tommy received a B.B.A. degree from Memph...
Joseph Pinizzotto is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, debt collection and 5 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from R...
William Russell Bird, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate finance, asset-based lending & securitization, commercial leasing and 5 other areas of la...
Ms. Mary Alice Icardi Jackson is a lawyer practicing guardianship, advance directives, probate law and 13 other areas of law.
Mr. Herbert B Dell is a lawyer practicing construction, commercial litigation, civil litigation and 17 other areas of law.
Mr. Joseph Anthony Morrison is a lawyer practicing wills, trust law, probate law and 5 other areas of law.
John H. Perrone is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation law, product liability law and 5 other areas of law.
Carrick R Inabnett is a lawyer practicing banking law, corporate law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Carrick received a B.A. degree from Tu...
James Sill Kimmel is a lawyer practicing civil practice, business, estate planning and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from Univ...
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Philip Noble Kabler is a lawyer practicing contracts, entertainment law, finance and investments and 11 other areas of law. Philip received a B.A. deg...
Mara Alyson is a lawyer practicing general practice, real property, probate law and 5 other areas of law. Mara has been licensed for 27 years.
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Valentina George Wheeler is a lawyer practicing probate law, family law, immigration law and 20 other areas of law. Valentina has been licensed for 14...
Margaret Lynn Blackmore is a lawyer practicing adoptions, child custody, collaborative family law and 8 other areas of law. Margaret received a A.A. d...
Brent Taylor Robinson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, estate planning law, probate law and 1 other area of law. Brent received a B.A. degree fr...
Ms. Colleen Nelson is a lawyer practicing family law, real estate law, entertainment law and 6 other areas of law.
Robert Hamm Moyer is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, collections, estate planning law and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Bat...
John A. Kopas III is a lawyer practicing real estate law, family law, probate law.
Ms. Penny Lee Austin is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, estate planning law, probate law and 2 other areas of law.
Brent Allen Rowland is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, probate law, domestic relations law and 3 other areas of law. Brent received a B.S. de...
Mr. Michael Eloy Sanchez is a lawyer practicing wills law, trust law, probate law and 10 other areas of law.
Mr. Ernie Leger is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal law, probate law and 16 other areas of law.
Robert R. Parrish, Jr is a lawyer practicing general civil law, criminal trial practice, personal injury law and 6 other areas of law.
Guy W. Mitchell III is a lawyer practicing municipal law, corporate, probate law.
Lee Raymond Johnson is a lawyer practicing probate law, real estate, income tax. Lee received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1973, and has bee...
What is Probate Law?
Probate Law is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, probate law sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way probate law works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Probate Law attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Probate Law lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 9,068 verified probate law attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Probate Law attorney?
Most people contact a probate law lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for probate law representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a probate law lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 9,068 probate law attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Probate Law attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a probate law lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of probate law experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Probate Law lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a probate law lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for probate law attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side probate law work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing probate law needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about probate law
How quickly can a probate law lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a probate law lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many probate law attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical probate law matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are probate law lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between probate law and the related practice areas?
Probate Law overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find probate law attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the probate law roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Probate Law Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Probate Law by State
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