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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Canyon, TX: 2026 rankings

16 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Canyon: Robert V. Hands, Attorney-at-Law, LFR Score 58/100; 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.

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    Most-reviewed: Abbott Law Office, 234 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.

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16 Canyon estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 16 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Canyon 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 Canyon at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Robert V. Hands, Attorney-at-Law584.0★ (21)Amarillo, 17 mi awaySatTop score
2Law Office of Bill Cornett574.3★ (26)Amarillo, 16 mi away——
3Abbott Law Office544.6★ (234)Amarillo, 16 mi away—Most reviews
4Elder Law Office of Eric J Pullen534.9★ (26)Amarillo, 14 mi away——
5Blackwell Law Firm LLP484.6★ (26)Amarillo, 16 mi away——
6Hester Law Group PLLC484.2★ (5)Canyon——
7Northern Law Firm485.0★ (13)Amarillo, 14 mi away——
8Wright Wilmarth Byrd, PLLC474.1★ (19)Amarillo, 13 mi away——
9Law Office of Janis Alexander Cross474.1★ (32)Amarillo, 16 mi away——
10The Freeman Law Firm474.3★ (18)Amarillo, 16 mi away——

All 16 estate planning and probate lawyers in Canyon, 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 Abbott Law Office

    Based in Amarillo, 16 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 234 Google reviews, the most in Canyon.

    • 4.6★ from 234 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Eagle Centre, 112 SW 8th Ave Ste 400, Amarillo, TX 79101
    View profile for Abbott Law Office(806) 350-4673

  5. #5 Blackwell Law Firm LLP

    Based in Amarillo, 16 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    703 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX 79101
    View profile for Blackwell Law Firm LLP(806) 331-3130

  6. #6 Hester Law Group PLLC

    Based in Canyon

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1507 4th Ave Ste A, Canyon, TX 79015
    View profile for Hester Law Group PLLC(806) 655-1016

  7. #7 Northern Law Firm

    Based in Amarillo, 14 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3545 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
    View profile for Northern Law Firm(806) 374-2266

  10. #10 The Freeman Law Firm

    Based in Amarillo, 16 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2403 Line Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
    View profile for The Freeman Law Firm(806) 372-7700

  13. #13 Morgan Williamson LLP

    Based in Amarillo, 16 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 S Taylor St Ste 440, Amarillo, TX 79101
    View profile for Morgan Williamson LLP(806) 705-7546

  14. #14 Underwood Law Firm

    Based in Amarillo, 16 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 S Taylor St, Amarillo, TX 79101
    View profile for Underwood Law Firm(806) 376-5613

  15. #15 The Moster Law Firm

    Based in Amarillo, 16 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 S Tyler St Ste 2100, Amarillo, TX 79101
    View profile for The Moster Law Firm(806) 350-5256

How we ranked Canyon estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 16 Canyon 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 Canyon 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 Canyon: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Canyon, TX is Robert V. Hands, Attorney-at-Law with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Law Office of Bill Cornett (#2) and Abbott Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 16 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 16 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Canyon, TX. 1 of them is based in Canyon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 of 16 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Robert V. Hands, Attorney-at-Law (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 16 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Canyon is 4.3★, with a median of 17 reviews. Abbott Law Office has the most, 234 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Canyon count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canyon 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 Canyon, TX 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 Canyon, TX 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 Canyon?

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 Canyon

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 16 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Canyon.

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