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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Arnold, MO: 2026 rankings

180 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 Arnold: Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 366 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): TdD Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Mid-America Law Practice, LLC, 341 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 180 ranked after Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney; ranked #9.

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

180 Arnold estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 180 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Arnold 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 Arnold at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney715.0★ (366)Clayton, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2TdD Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorneys684.7★ (72)St. Louis, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Schnurbusch Law685.0★ (154)Saint Charles, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC675.0★ (84)Clayton, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Fritz Law LLC664.9★ (117)St. Louis, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Kirk Estate Planning655.0★ (237)Clayton, 15 mi awayEvenings—
7Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, LLC654.9★ (144)St. Louis, 9 mi away——
8St. Louis Estate Planning LLC645.0★ (117)St. Louis, 11 mi away——
9Mid-America Law Practice, LLC644.9★ (341)Chesterfield, 21 mi away—Most reviews
10Albers Car Accident and Injury Lawyer635.0★ (128)ArnoldOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 180 estate planning and probate lawyers in Arnold, 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.

  3. #3 Schnurbusch Law

    Based in Saint Charles, 19 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Schnurbusch Law(314) 916-8892

  5. #5 Fritz Law LLC

    Based in St. Louis, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    8909 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124
    View profile for Fritz Law LLC(314) 396-7622

  6. #6 Kirk Estate Planning

    Based in Clayton, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    168 N Meramec Ave #150, Clayton, MO 63105
    View profile for Kirk Estate Planning(314) 266-2649

  11. #11 A.H.Steinmetz, Ltd.

    Based in Columbia, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 N Main St #102, Columbia, IL 62236
    View profile for A.H.Steinmetz, Ltd.(618) 281-7618

  14. #14 Martin Jansky Law Firm, PC

    Based in St. Louis, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2001 S Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63117
    View profile for Martin Jansky Law Firm, PC(314) 881-6141

  16. #16 The McKay Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Chesterfield, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 Chesterfield Business Pkwy Ste A, Chesterfield, MO 63005
    View profile for The McKay Law Firm, LLC(636) 825-1300

  22. #22 Miller & Roberts, LLC

    Based in Kirkwood, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    117 N Kirkwood Rd Apt 111, Kirkwood, MO 63122
    View profile for Miller & Roberts, LLC(314) 984-8835

  23. #23 Estate Planning Concierge

    Based in Chesterfield, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13321 N Outer 40 Rd #500, Chesterfield, MO 63017
    View profile for Estate Planning Concierge(314) 626-4500

  24. #24 TrustFully

    Based in Oakville, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–8 PM
    View profile for TrustFully(314) 732-1547

  25. #25 Katie Krispin Law

    Based in Kirkwood, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1523 Fenpark Dr, Fenton, MO 63026
    View profile for Katie Krispin Law(314) 375-2996

How we ranked Arnold estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 180 Arnold 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 Arnold 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 Arnold: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Arnold, MO is Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 366 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. TdD Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorneys (#2) and Schnurbusch Law (#3) follow. We ranked 180 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 180 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Arnold, MO. 1 of them is based in Arnold; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

15 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Arnold post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney (#1), TdD Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorneys (#2) and Schnurbusch Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

26 of 180 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney (#1), TdD Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorneys (#2) and Schnurbusch Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 180 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Arnold is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth - Estate Planning Attorney has the most, 366 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Arnold count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arnold 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 Arnold, MO 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 Arnold, MO 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 Arnold?

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 Arnold

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 180 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Arnold.

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