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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Bradenton, FL: 2026 rankings

172 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 Bradenton: St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 172.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: The Law Place, 881 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 172 ranked; ranked #14.

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

172 Bradenton estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 172 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Bradenton 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 Bradenton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney675.0★ (202)St. Petersburg, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer675.0★ (55)Sarasota, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Trust Attorney Erik Arroyo655.0★ (23)Sarasota, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Worley Elder Law644.9★ (72)Bradenton——
5Daily, Montfort & Toups Sun City Estate Planning Lawyer645.0★ (46)Sun City Center, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Zoecklein Law Manatee644.0★ (4)BradentonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer635.0★ (46)St. Petersburg, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Lang Hall Law Offices635.0★ (35)Bradenton——
9Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer635.0★ (38)BradentonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Bart Scovill, PLC635.0★ (90)University Park, 10 mi away——

All 172 estate planning and probate lawyers in Bradenton, 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 Bradenton

    Based in St. Petersburg, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5858 Central Ave Ste d, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  2. 67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2014 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34237
  3. Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    46 N Washington Blvd Ste 26, Sarasota, FL 34236
  4. Based in Bradenton

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    By appointment only, 4916 26th St W #152, Bradenton, FL 34207
  5. Based in Sun City Center, 20 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    129 S Pebble Beach Blvd Ste 101 b, Sun City Center, FL 33573
  6. Based in Bradenton

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4916 26th St W Ste 157, Bradenton, FL 34207
  7. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1700 66th St N Ste 502, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
  8. Based in Bradenton

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3639 Cortez Rd W Ste 106, Bradenton, FL 34210
  9. Based in University Park, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8031 Cooper Creek Blvd Suite 101, University Park, FL 34201
  10. Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3600 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  11. Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 2nd Ave S Ste 900, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  12. Based in Sarasota, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 881 Google reviews, the most in Bradenton.

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

    • 4.9★ from 881 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1414 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  13. Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    360 Central Ave Ste 850, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  14. Based in Bradenton

    61/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5210 Paylor Ln #2, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
  15. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    136 4th St N #2233-D, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  16. Based in Bradenton

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5190 26th St W Ste D, Bradenton, FL 34207
  17. Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Address
    4200 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
  18. Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    856 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  19. Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3277 Fruitville Rd Ste D-2, Sarasota, FL 34237
  20. Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2033 Main St Ste 505, Sarasota, FL 34237
  21. Based in Bradenton

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd #201, Bradenton, FL 34211

Estate planning and probate lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 172 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Bradenton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Marc J. Soss, Esquire614.9★ (46)12 mi
27Dannheisser Injury Law605.0★ (265)12 mi
28LifePlanLaw.com – Blackburn Law Firm, PLLC605.0★ (99)20 mi
29Law Office of David Standridge605.0★ (36)11 mi
30Donna Irvin Sobel Law Office604.3★ (11)In Bradenton
31Zoecklein Law604.8★ (39)20 mi
32Cemovich Law Firm, P.A.605.0★ (82)20 mi
33Drude Tomori Law, PA605.0★ (5)20 mi
34Life Planning Law Firm, P.A. - Sarasota Location604.7★ (44)12 mi
35Law Offices of Michael J. Heath, PA604.9★ (109)22 mi
36Quinn & Associates, P.A.605.0★ (7)12 mi
37Finley Williams Law, PA604.9★ (78)19 mi
38Attorney Sherry A Wood595.0★ (8)18 mi
39Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers595.0★ (41)In Bradenton
40Marc J. Soss, Esq. Estate Planning - Corporate - Attorney594.8★ (5)In Bradenton
41Dine Elder Law593.9★ (10)In Bradenton
42Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office595.0★ (456)21 mi
43HKH Elder Law594.8★ (106)23 mi
44Thomas A. Moseley, Chartered595.0★ (3)In Bradenton
45The Law Offices of Kimberly K. Muenter, P.A.595.0★ (3)In Bradenton
46The Matechik Law Firm, P.A.594.8★ (21)12 mi
47Kruse Law, P.A.595.0★ (35)19 mi
48Jeffrey S. Goethe583.7★ (3)In Bradenton
49Wills, Trusts, Probate & Elder Law Firm, PLLC585.0★ (193)11 mi
50Advocates in Aging: Law Office of Wiesner Smith584.2★ (26)12 mi

Also serving Bradenton

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 mi 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 Bradenton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Carl Reynolds Law4.9★ (592)In Bradenton
Catania & Catania Injury Lawyers4.8★ (51)In Bradenton
Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys4.8★ (129)In Bradenton
FLYNN LAW, P.A.4.9★ (62)In Bradenton
Heintz Law4.9★ (216)In Bradenton
Holland Law Group, P.A.4.8★ (484)In Bradenton
Jodat Law Group4.6★ (209)In Bradenton
Law Office of Steven G. Lavely4.9★ (79)In Bradenton
Law Offices of Matthew Z. Martell, P.A.4.8★ (45)In Bradenton
Legler, Murphy & Battaglia, PLLC5.0★ (297)In Bradenton
McKay Law Firm, P.A.5.0★ (51)In Bradenton
Miller Scott5.0★ (100)In Bradenton
Mitchell St. Louis - Tax Attorney4.9★ (66)In Bradenton
Morgan & Morgan4.8★ (1,838)In Bradenton
Peter Lombardo Law Office4.8★ (48)In Bradenton
Pike Law Firm, P.A.4.6★ (44)In Bradenton
Podor Law Firm LLC5.0★ (242)In Bradenton
Romero Law Firm4.8★ (154)In Bradenton
The Law Office of Colleen M. Glenn, P.A.4.6★ (104)In Bradenton
Weiffenbach & Reinhart, Attorneys at Law3.8★ (51)In Bradenton

How we ranked Bradenton estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 172 Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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 Bradenton: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Bradenton, FL is St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Trust Attorney Erik Arroyo (#3) follow. We ranked 172 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 172 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Bradenton, FL. 16 of them are based in Bradenton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

25 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Bradenton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Trust Attorney Erik Arroyo (#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 Bradenton work on weekends?

26 of 172 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Trust Attorney Erik Arroyo (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 172 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Bradenton is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. The Law Place has the most, 881 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Bradenton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bradenton 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 Bradenton, FL 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 Bradenton, FL 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 Bradenton?

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 Bradenton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 172 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Bradenton.

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