71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Carol Stream, IL: 2026 rankings
442 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 Carol Stream: Nowling Law, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Bott & Associates, Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 442.
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Most-reviewed: M&A Law Firm, P.C. Trial Lawyers, 574 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 442 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
442 Carol Stream estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 442 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Carol Stream 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nowling Law | 71 | 5.0★ (267) | Saint Charles, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Bott & Associates, Ltd. | 70 | 4.9★ (234) | Rolling Meadows, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. | 67 | 5.0★ (72) | Aurora, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | The Heartland Law Firm | 67 | 4.8★ (254) | Glenview, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Kuhn, Heap & Monson Attorneys At Law | 66 | 5.0★ (387) | Naperville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Old Second National Bank | 66 | 4.9★ (77) | Carol Stream | Sat | — |
| 7 | Ezzi Law LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (37) | Naperville, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Piercey & Associates, Ltd. | 65 | 5.0★ (402) | Barrington, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tuohy Law Offices | Estate Planning Attorney & Personal Injury Attorney | 65 | 4.9★ (120) | Downers Grove, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Law Elder Law / Law Hesselbaum LLP | 65 | 4.9★ (250) | Aurora, 11 mi away | — | — |
All 442 estate planning and probate lawyers in Carol Stream, 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.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 12 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 13 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 21 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carol Stream
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#7 Ezzi Law LLC
Based in Naperville, 13 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 15 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 18 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lombard, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 7 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 NTegrity Law
Based in Rolling Meadows, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Haugh Law Group
Based in Roselle, 6 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb, 24 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lombard, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 11 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartlett, 3 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lombard, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Garces Law
Based in Palatine, 15 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lisle, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 11 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 574 Google reviews, the most in Carol Stream.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 442 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Carol Stream
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banahan & Haas | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Chamberlin Little P.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hirsch Law Group Carol Stream Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers | 4.8★ (247) | In Carol Stream |
| Jason A. Wilkins, P.C. - Traffic Attorney | 5.0★ (348) | In Carol Stream |
| John Zinke, Attorney at Law, ZINKE LAW FIRM | 5.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| JSB Law | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Kuhn, Heap and Monson - Robert Heap & Andrew Heap | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Law Office Of Mark L. Amenta | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| MARY ELLEN HULCE | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| McNees & Associates, LLC | 4.9★ (18) | In Carol Stream |
| Mullen Thomas J | 4.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| Newitt Timothy B | 5.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| Perry Wealth Counsel, P.C | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Scalzo Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Serna Legal Services | 5.0★ (86) | In Carol Stream |
| Spagnolo & Hoeksema, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| The Gloria Law Group | 4.6★ (37) | In Carol Stream |
| The Law Offices Of Schneider & Stone | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Village Law Offices LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Zinke Law Firm | In Carol Stream |
How we ranked Carol Stream estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 442 Carol Stream 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carol Stream data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an estate planning lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
- 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 Carol Stream: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Carol Stream?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Carol Stream, IL is Nowling Law with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bott & Associates, Ltd. (#2) and Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 442 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Carol Stream?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 442 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Carol Stream, IL. 1 of them is based in Carol Stream; 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 Carol Stream are open 24/7?
31 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Carol Stream post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nowling Law (#1), Bott & Associates, Ltd. (#2) and Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. (#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 Carol Stream work on weekends?
80 of 442 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nowling Law (#1), Bott & Associates, Ltd. (#2) and Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Carol Stream estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 442 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Carol Stream is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. M&A Law Firm, P.C. Trial Lawyers has the most, 574 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Carol Stream count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream, IL 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 Carol Stream, IL 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 Carol Stream?
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 Carol Stream
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 442 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Carol Stream.
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