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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Aiken, SC: 2026 rankings

34 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Aiken: Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: David L. Huguenin, P.C., 218 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

34 Aiken estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 34 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law655.0★ (191)AikenOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Garrett Murphy Law615.0★ (83)Evans, 24 mi away——
3LawyerLisa595.0★ (5)Aiken——
4Burroughs Elijah Attorneys594.9★ (50)Augusta, 21 mi away——
5Stratton & Reynolds, LLC585.0★ (3)Aiken——
6Rhodes Law Firm, P.C.584.6★ (42)Martinez, 22 mi away——
7Edw. B. Stalnaker, Attorney at Law574.7★ (13)Augusta, 15 mi away——
8Think Different Legal Group564.5★ (18)Augusta, 21 mi away——
9Donsbach Lewis LLC554.1★ (16)Martinez, 21 mi away——
10The Law Offices of Nathan M. Jolles, P. C.553.8★ (23)Augusta, 22 mi away——

All 34 estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Garrett Murphy Law

    Based in Evans, 24 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 N Belair Square Ste 14, Evans, GA 30809
    View profile for Garrett Murphy Law(706) 962-6540

  3. #3 LawyerLisa

    Based in Aiken

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    205 Barnwell Ave NW, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for LawyerLisa(803) 563-5163

  6. #6 Rhodes Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Martinez, 22 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3938 Washington Rd, Martinez, GA 30907
    View profile for Rhodes Law Firm, P.C.(706) 724-0405

  9. #9 Donsbach Lewis LLC

    Based in Martinez, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    504 Blackburn Dr, Martinez, GA 30907
    View profile for Donsbach Lewis LLC(706) 650-8750

  11. #11 Maxwell Law Group

    Based in Aiken

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 Chesterfield St N, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for Maxwell Law Group(803) 641-6700

  15. #15 Hull Barrett, PC

    Based in Aiken

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for Hull Barrett, PC(803) 648-4213

  19. #19 Trotter Jones, LLP

    Based in Augusta, 21 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3615 Walton Wy Ext, Augusta, GA 30909
    View profile for Trotter Jones, LLP(706) 737-3138

  21. #21 Zier Law Firm, LLC

    Based in North Augusta, 15 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    602 West Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
    View profile for Zier Law Firm, LLC(803) 279-5998

  23. #23 Knapp Law Firm Pc

    Based in Aiken

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    135 Laurens St SW Ste 200, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for Knapp Law Firm Pc(803) 335-1431

All 34 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken, ranks 26 to 34
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fountain Law Firm LLC483.6★ (58)15 mi
27Hull Barrett, PC474.3★ (48)24 mi
28Harrison & Medlin, P.C.474.3★ (50)25 mi
29Peil Law474.4★ (39)24 mi
30Klosinski Overstreet, Attorneys at Law474.8★ (24)24 mi
31Enoch Tarver Law474.6★ (19)22 mi
32Sheila Wahman Law, P.C.464.2★ (33)24 mi
33Plunkett, Hamilton, Manton & Graves LLP463.7★ (12)15 mi
34Rhodes Law Firm, P.C.464.6★ (7)15 mi

Also serving Aiken

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked estate planning and probate lawyers serving Aiken
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anastopoulo Law Firm4.9★ (110)In Aiken
Anderson & Anderson LLP4.5★ (55)In Aiken
Attorney Jessie Glenn4.5★ (19)In Aiken
Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, Injury Attorneys and Counselors at Law4.9★ (73)In Aiken
Brilhante and Ott, Attorneys at Law, LLC4.2★ (38)In Aiken
Chandler Law Firm4.6★ (104)In Aiken
Franklin Law Firm, LLC3.3★ (27)In Aiken
Hawk Law Group - Aiken Personal Injury Lawyers & Accident Attorneys4.9★ (31)In Aiken
Jennifer Mook Law Office LLC3.8★ (22)In Aiken
Johnson, Johnson, Whittle, Lancer & Staggs4.6★ (86)In Aiken
Law Office of John W. Harte3.7★ (43)In Aiken
Law Office of Kim Anderson Ray LLC3.9★ (19)In Aiken
Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers5.0★ (68)In Aiken
Margaret Tribert4.0★ (47)In Aiken
McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A. Attorneys at Law4.8★ (102)In Aiken
Morris Law Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC5.0★ (77)In Aiken
Rudnick and Rudnick, LLC4.7★ (76)In Aiken
Smith, Massey, Brodie and Guynn4.0★ (46)In Aiken
Wilburn Law Firm, LLC3.9★ (33)In Aiken
Woodruff Law Office4.5★ (39)In Aiken

How we ranked Aiken estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 34 Aiken estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Aiken data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an estate planning lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an estate planning lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do I need a trust, or is a will enough for me?
  • What does probate usually cost here, and how long does it take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Aiken?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Aiken, SC is Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Garrett Murphy Law (#2) and LawyerLisa (#3) follow. We ranked 34 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Aiken?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 34 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Aiken, SC. 8 of them are based in Aiken; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Aiken posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken work on weekends?

1 of 34 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Aiken estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 34 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken is 4.6★, with a median of 41 reviews. David L. Huguenin, P.C. has the most, 218 reviews, and ranks #14. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank estate planning and probate lawyers?

Each estate planning lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do estate planning and probate lawyers outside Aiken count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Aiken city center, our service radius for estate planning and probate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can estate planning and probate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken, SC charge?

Many estate planning lawyers charge a flat fee for wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Probate is billed hourly or, in some states, by a fee set by statute (California Probate Code §10810, for example). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $391 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

State law decides who inherits (intestate succession), usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will or trust lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Aiken, SC ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Aiken?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Aiken

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 34 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Aiken.

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