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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Bluffton, IN: 2026 rankings

35 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 Bluffton: Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers, LFR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Truitt Law Offices - Personal Injury Attorney - Huntington, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Podlaski LLP, 126 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #9.

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35 Bluffton estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 35 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Bluffton 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 Bluffton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers614.8★ (22)Bluffton—Top score
2Truitt Law Offices - Personal Injury Attorney - Huntington584.9★ (108)Huntington, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Swearingen Elder Law - Gerret J. Swearingen-New Haven Elder Law Attorney-Medicaid Planning-Will-POA-Living Will524.9★ (8)New Haven, 24 mi away——
4Nugen Law525.0★ (6)Fort Wayne, 22 mi away——
5Swearingen Elder Law, LLC515.0★ (4)Fort Wayne, 21 mi away——
6Nicholas A. Adams Law Office504.7★ (90)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
7Attorney Troy Kiefer505.0★ (4)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
8Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers504.8★ (4)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
9Podlaski LLP504.3★ (126)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away—Most reviews
10Shine & Hardin, LLP Attorneys at Law504.6★ (43)Fort Wayne, 22 mi awaySat—

All 35 estate planning and probate lawyers in Bluffton, 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 Swearingen Elder Law - Gerret J. Swearingen-New Haven Elder Law Attorney-Medicaid Planning-Will-POA-Living Will

    Based in New Haven, 24 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    718 Broadway St, New Haven, IN 46774
    View profile for Swearingen Elder Law - Gerret J. Swearingen-New Haven Elder Law Attorney-Medicaid Planning-Will-POA-Living Will(260) 888-9256

  4. #4 Nugen Law

    Based in Fort Wayne, 22 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5612 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
    View profile for Nugen Law

  7. #7 Attorney Troy Kiefer

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 W Berry St Ste 1100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Attorney Troy Kiefer(260) 426-0444

  9. #9 Podlaski LLP

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 126 Google reviews, the most in Bluffton.

    • 4.3★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 E Berry St Ste 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Podlaski LLP(260) 222-2902

  15. #15 Bonahoom & Bobilya, LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    927 S Harrison St #200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Bonahoom & Bobilya, LLC(260) 420-4055

  19. Based in Huntington, 20 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750
    View profile for Wall Legal Services(260) 504-2714

  22. #22 Scott & Aplin LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1018 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
    View profile for Scott & Aplin LLC(260) 200-5321

  25. #25 Chrzan Law

    Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 S Clinton St #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Chrzan Law(260) 407-1049

How we ranked Bluffton estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 35 Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Bluffton, IN is Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews. Truitt Law Offices - Personal Injury Attorney - Huntington (#2) and Swearingen Elder Law - Gerret J. Swearingen-New Haven Elder Law Attorney-Medicaid Planning-Will-POA-Living Will (#3) follow. We ranked 35 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 35 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Bluffton, IN. 1 of them is based in Bluffton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Bluffton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Truitt Law Offices - Personal Injury Attorney - Huntington (#2) and Zachary A. Witte, Attorney at Law (#23). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

3 of 35 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Truitt Law Offices - Personal Injury Attorney - Huntington (#2), Shine & Hardin, LLP Attorneys at Law (#10) and Zachary A. Witte, Attorney at Law (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 35 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Bluffton is 4.3★, with a median of 27 reviews. Podlaski LLP has the most, 126 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Bluffton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bluffton 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 Bluffton, IN 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 Bluffton, IN 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 Bluffton?

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 Bluffton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Bluffton.

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