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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Barrie, ON: 2026 rankings

30 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 Barrie: Rogerson Law Group, LFR Score 65/100; 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Barriston Law, 233 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #2.

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

30 Barrie estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 30 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Barrie 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 Barrie at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Rogerson Law Group654.4★ (26)BarrieTop score
2Barriston Law594.7★ (233)BarrieMost reviews
3Friedman Estate Litigation584.9★ (137)Barrie—
4Lamprey Law Professional Corporation584.9★ (110)Barrie—
5Craddock Law - Jennifer Craddock575.0★ (66)Barrie—
6Ewen Boyd LLP574.8★ (32)Barrie—
7Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP564.9★ (65)Barrie—
8Littlejohn Barristers Professional Corporation554.7★ (54)Barrie—
9Eastview Legal Services Professional Corporation554.6★ (67)Barrie—
10Alousis Law (Now Part of Barriston Law)554.4★ (22)Barrie—

All 30 estate planning and probate lawyers in Barrie, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Barrie

    #1 Rogerson Law Group

    Based in Barrie

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    25 Berczy St, Barrie, ON L4M 3P6
    View profile for Rogerson Law Group(416) 504-2259

  2. #2 Barriston Law

    Based in Barrie

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews, the most in Barrie.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Ferris Ln #202, Barrie, ON L4M 6C1
    View profile for Barriston Law(705) 792-9200

  6. #6 Ewen Boyd LLP

    Based in Barrie

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    11 Patterson Rd #24, Barrie, ON L4N 7W5
    View profile for Ewen Boyd LLP(705) 252-6730

  11. #11 Chapman Steffler LLP

    Based in Barrie

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    35 Cedar Pointe Dr #41, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7
    View profile for Chapman Steffler LLP(705) 503-3696

  12. #12 Owen & Associates Law

    Based in Barrie

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26 Owen St, Barrie, ON L4M 3G7
    View profile for Owen & Associates Law(705) 726-1181

  14. #14 Frohlich Law

    Based in Barrie

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Quarry Ridge Rd, Barrie, ON L4M 7G1
    View profile for Frohlich Law(705) 315-5160

  15. #15 Chapman Law

    Based in Barrie

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    72 High St #1, Barrie, ON L4N 1W4
    View profile for Chapman Law(705) 719-2200

  17. #17 Michele Gordon

    Based in Barrie

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    43 White Elm Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 0E5
    View profile for Michele Gordon(705) 331-1834

  19. #19 Cooke Thomas G

    Based in Keswick, 23 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 The Queensway S, Keswick, ON L4P 1Y8
    View profile for Cooke Thomas G(905) 476-8657

  20. #20 Fahey Crate Law

    Based in East Gwillimbury, 27 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 High St, Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0
    View profile for Fahey Crate Law(905) 722-3771

  21. #21 Donnell Law Group

    Based in Keswick, 23 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 70 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    183 Simcoe Ave, Keswick, ON L4P 2H6
    View profile for Donnell Law Group(905) 476-9100

  22. #22 Wendy L. Miller of HGR Graham Partners LLP

    Based in Barrie

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Atrium Medical Building, 190 Cundles Rd E Unit 107, Barrie, ON L4M 4S5
    View profile for Wendy L. Miller of HGR Graham Partners LLP(705) 737-1811

  24. #24 Daffern Paul J Law Firm

    Based in Barrie

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    48 High St, Barrie, ON L4N 1W4
    View profile for Daffern Paul J Law Firm(705) 725-9670

  25. #25 Spiller Law

    Based in Barrie

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    89 Mary Street, Barrie, ON L4N 1T2
    View profile for Spiller Law(705) 721-5291

All 30 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Barrie, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chin & Orr Lawyers493.5★ (21)13 km
27Peter Card483.7★ (3)In Barrie
28Crawford McLean Anderson LLP453.4★ (13)31 km
29Shawna N. Downey Professional Corporation443.7★ (6)32 km
30Riffert Diana443.5★ (6)32 km

Also serving Barrie

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 40 km 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 Barrie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bair Family Law4.1★ (85)In Barrie
Bola Akinnusi4.9★ (75)In Barrie
Carroll Heyd Chown LLP4.9★ (95)In Barrie
Cowan & Carter - Barrie4.8★ (55)In Barrie
De Krupe Law4.9★ (87)In Barrie
Devry Smith Frank LLP4.5★ (58)In Barrie
Eisen Dyer LLP4.8★ (65)In Barrie
Galbraith Family Law4.2★ (190)In Barrie
HMH Law Offices4.2★ (74)In Barrie
Hukam Law Professional Corporation4.9★ (105)In Barrie
Korhani Law Professional Corporation Barrie Family and Criminal Lawyer4.7★ (86)In Barrie
LeadRight Law5.0★ (60)In Barrie
Lemieux Litigation - Barrie Family, Injury and Employment Lawyers4.7★ (58)In Barrie
LSC Law5.0★ (78)In Barrie
Makaronets Personal Injury Lawyer4.9★ (69)In Barrie
Mor Fisher LLP5.0★ (103)In Barrie
Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP4.8★ (96)In Barrie
Real Estate Lawyers Barrie Ontario | Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP4.7★ (100)In Barrie
Sage Law Group Professional Corporation4.3★ (111)In Barrie
The Law Office of Playtis-Cameron5.0★ (109)In Barrie

How we ranked Barrie estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 30 Barrie 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 Barrie 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 Barrie: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Barrie, ON is Rogerson Law Group with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews. Barriston Law (#2) and Friedman Estate Litigation (#3) follow. We ranked 30 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 30 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Barrie, ON. 21 of them are based in Barrie; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 of 30 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Lakeside Law Professional Corporation (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 30 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Barrie is 4.6★, with a median of 26 reviews. Barriston Law has the most, 233 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Barrie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Barrie city centre, 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 Barrie, ON charge?

Wills and powers of attorney are often a flat fee; estate administration is billed hourly or as a percentage the court may review. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

Provincial law decides who inherits, usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints an administrator. A will lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Barrie, ON 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 Barrie?

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

Update log for Barrie

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Barrie.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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