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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Arbutus, MD: 2026 rankings

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

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  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Arbutus: Law Offices of Rick Todd, LFR Score 68/100; 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Ruben Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 205.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Maronick Law LLC, 492 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 205 ranked; ranked #18.

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205 Arbutus estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 205 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Estate planning and probate lawyers in Ellicott City ranking. See Estate planning and probate lawyers in Ellicott City

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Arbutus 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 Arbutus at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Rick Todd684.6★ (92)Columbia, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC684.9★ (273)Baltimore, 8 mi awaySat—
3Liberty Legacy Law Group675.0★ (261)Ellicott City, 7 mi away——
4Stouffer Legal654.7★ (187)Towson, 12 mi awaySat—
5Ruben Law Firm654.9★ (471)ArbutusOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Jeff Rogyom, Attorney at Law655.0★ (81)Towson, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Providence Law Group, LLC645.0★ (92)Columbia, 8 mi away——
8Senior Justice Law Firm | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys645.0★ (6)Baltimore, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Hassan, Hassan & Tuchman, PA634.9★ (392)Baltimore, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Michael R. Goldstein, Esquire LLC635.0★ (69)Pikesville, 9 mi away——

All 205 estate planning and probate lawyers in Arbutus, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Arbutus

    #1 Law Offices of Rick Todd

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5850 Waterloo Rd Ste140, Columbia, MD 21045
    View profile for Law Offices of Rick Todd(443) 720-7500

  3. #3 Liberty Legacy Law Group

    Based in Ellicott City, 7 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 N Ridge Rd #340, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    View profile for Liberty Legacy Law Group(855) 428-9179

  4. Based in Towson, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    658 Kenilworth Dr Ste 203, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Stouffer Legal(240) 654-1280

  5. #5 Ruben Law Firm

    Based in Arbutus

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1302 Concourse Dr #304, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
    View profile for Ruben Law Firm(410) 766-4044

  7. #7 Providence Law Group, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6990 Columbia Gateway Dr Ste 240, Columbia, MD 21046
    View profile for Providence Law Group, LLC(443) 290-3206

  11. #11 Chesapeake Wills & Trusts

    Based in Severn, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    231 Najoles Rd Ste 400, Millersville, MD 21108
    View profile for Chesapeake Wills & Trusts(410) 317-4569

  13. #13 Myers Law

    Based in Ellicott City, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 N Ridge Rd #245, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    View profile for Myers Law(443) 509-0251

  15. #15 McDonald Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10500 Little Patuxent Pkwy #650, Columbia, MD 21044
    View profile for McDonald Law Firm, LLC(443) 741-1088

  17. #17 Downs Law Firm P.C.

    Based in Laurel, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    322 Main St #102, Laurel, MD 20707
    View profile for Downs Law Firm P.C.(301) 776-7900

  18. #18 Maronick Law LLC

    Based in Glen Burnie, 7 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 492 Google reviews, the most in Arbutus.

    • 4.7★ from 492 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7418 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
    View profile for Maronick Law LLC(443) 351-6657

  19. #19 Adams Law Office, LLC

    Based in Bowie, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4201 Mitchellville Rd #500, Bowie, MD 20716
    View profile for Adams Law Office, LLC(301) 760-2000

  21. #21 Willis Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Ellicott City, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 N Ridge Rd #245, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    View profile for Willis Law Firm, P.A.(410) 461-9400

  22. #22 Acorn Law, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    10490 Little Patuxent Pkwy #600, Columbia, MD 21044
    View profile for Acorn Law, LLC(667) 200-4677

  25. #25 Johnson Law

    Based in Annapolis, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    147 Old Solomons Island Rd Ste 301, Annapolis, MD 21401
    View profile for Johnson Law(410) 570-1671

How we ranked Arbutus estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 205 Arbutus 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 Arbutus 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 Arbutus: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Arbutus, MD is Law Offices of Rick Todd with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC (#2) and Liberty Legacy Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 205 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 205 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Arbutus, MD. 1 of them is based in Arbutus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

21 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Arbutus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Rick Todd (#1), Ruben Law Firm (#5) and Senior Justice Law Firm | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

33 of 205 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Rick Todd (#1), Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC (#2) and Stouffer Legal (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 205 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Arbutus is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Maronick Law LLC has the most, 492 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Arbutus count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arbutus 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 Arbutus, MD 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 Arbutus, MD 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 Arbutus?

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 Arbutus

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 205 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Arbutus.

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