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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Birmingham, MI: 2026 rankings

322 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 Birmingham: The Probate Pro, LFR Score 72/100; 4.9★ from 777 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Probate Law Firm Of Thav, Ryke and Langan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 322.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Shea Law, 1,303 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 322 ranked; ranked #4.

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

322 Birmingham estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 322 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Birmingham 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 Birmingham at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Probate Pro724.9★ (777)Royal Oak, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Probate Law Firm Of Thav, Ryke and Langan724.9★ (595)Southfield, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection704.8★ (218)Troy, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Shea Law685.0★ (1,303)Southfield, 6 mi away—Most reviews
5Kendal Law Group PC685.0★ (67)Auburn Hills, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection685.0★ (154)Sterling Heights, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection684.8★ (197)Rochester, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Tavi Law PLC674.9★ (73)BirminghamSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Macomb Estate Planning675.0★ (212)Clinton Township, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Dallo Estate Planning, PLLC665.0★ (140)Farmington Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—

All 322 estate planning and probate lawyers in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham

    #1 The Probate Pro

    Based in Royal Oak, 5 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 777 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    414 W Fifth St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
    View profile for The Probate Pro(248) 399-3300

  4. #4 Shea Law

    Based in Southfield, 6 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,303 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26100 American Dr Fl 2, Southfield, MI 48034
    View profile for Shea Law(248) 354-0224

  5. #5 Kendal Law Group PC

    Based in Auburn Hills, 4 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4190 Telegraph Rd #3000, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
    View profile for Kendal Law Group PC(248) 609-1718

  8. #8 Tavi Law PLC

    Based in Birmingham

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    630 N Old Woodward Ave Suite 303, Birmingham, MI 48009
    View profile for Tavi Law PLC(248) 214-3012

  9. #9 Macomb Estate Planning

    Based in Clinton Township, 14 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    42550 Garfield Rd #104-A, Clinton Township, MI 48038
    View profile for Macomb Estate Planning(586) 500-5000

  10. #10 Dallo Estate Planning, PLLC

    Based in Farmington Hills, 7 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    31731 Northwestern Hwy Ste 261W, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
    View profile for Dallo Estate Planning, PLLC(248) 375-4064

  11. Based in Troy, 4 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    901 Tower Dr Ste 420Q, Troy, MI 48098
    View profile for Signature Legal, PLLC(248) 266-5973

  14. #14 Patrick & Associates, PLLC

    Based in Farmington Hills, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30600 Northwestern Hwy Ste. 450, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
    View profile for Patrick & Associates, PLLC(248) 859-0595

  15. #15 John R. Tatone & Associates

    Based in Clinton Township, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8300 Hall Rd Suite 200, Utica, MI 48317
    View profile for John R. Tatone & Associates(586) 580-8850

  18. #18 Harp Law

    Based in Detroit, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1001 Woodward Ave Ste 500, Detroit, MI 48226
    View profile for Harp Law(313) 474-6521

  20. #20 Das Law, PLLC

    Based in Auburn Hills, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Das Law, PLLC(248) 629-0485

  23. #23 SSR LAW

    Based in Clinton Township, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45952 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
    View profile for SSR LAW(586) 239-0871

  24. #24 Kata Law PLLC

    Based in Clinton Township, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    26140 Crocker Blvd #1003, Harrison Township, MI 48045
    View profile for Kata Law PLLC(248) 206-5905

  25. #25 Andrew Byers, PLC

    Based in Troy, 2 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2250 Butterfield Dr #240, Troy, MI 48084
    View profile for Andrew Byers, PLC(248) 469-4261

How we ranked Birmingham estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 322 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Birmingham, MI is The Probate Pro with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 4.9★ from 777 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Probate Law Firm Of Thav, Ryke and Langan (#2) and Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection (#3) follow. We ranked 322 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 322 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Birmingham, MI. 1 of them is based in Birmingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

35 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Birmingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Probate Pro (#1), The Probate Law Firm Of Thav, Ryke and Langan (#2) and Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection (#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 Birmingham work on weekends?

53 of 322 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Probate Pro (#1), The Probate Law Firm Of Thav, Ryke and Langan (#2) and Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 322 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Birmingham is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Shea Law has the most, 1,303 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Birmingham count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Birmingham 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 Birmingham, MI 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 Birmingham, MI 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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 322 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Birmingham.

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