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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Central, LA: 2026 rankings

67 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 Central: Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, LFR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 1,925 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 67.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers, 206 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 67 ranked after Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys; ranked #8.

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

67 Central estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 67 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Central 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 Central at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys624.8★ (1,925)Baton Rouge, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC - Baton Rouge624.9★ (113)Baton Rouge, 10 mi away——
3Estate Law Solutions614.9★ (167)Baton Rouge, 15 mi away——
4Progeny Law Firm614.8★ (90)Baton Rouge, 10 mi away——
5Gaudin Law Group604.8★ (65)Baton Rouge, 11 mi away——
6Law Office of Wendra J. Moran604.9★ (32)Baton Rouge, 9 mi away——
7Losavio & DeJean, LLC. | The Louisiana Elder Law Firm594.9★ (46)Baton Rouge, 13 mi away——
8Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers595.0★ (206)Baton Rouge, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
9Leger Law Group, LLC585.0★ (17)Baton Rouge, 11 mi away——
10Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys584.9★ (92)Denham Springs, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 67 estate planning and probate lawyers in Central, 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 Estate Law Solutions

    Based in Baton Rouge, 15 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    635 Highlandia Dr Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    View profile for Estate Law Solutions(225) 647-8502

  4. #4 Progeny Law Firm

    Based in Baton Rouge, 10 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4459 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    View profile for Progeny Law Firm(225) 465-1090

  5. #5 Gaudin Law Group

    Based in Baton Rouge, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    703 Laurel St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    View profile for Gaudin Law Group(225) 412-8048

  9. #9 Leger Law Group, LLC

    Based in Baton Rouge, 11 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4983 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste b, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    View profile for Leger Law Group, LLC(225) 522-4996

  13. #13 Pedrami Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Baton Rouge, 10 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4021 W E Heck Ct Ste C-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    View profile for Pedrami Law Firm, LLC(225) 245-9800

  14. #14 Field Law

    Based in Baton Rouge, 12 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6161 Perkins Rd #1B, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    View profile for Field Law(225) 341-5270

  15. #15 Fields Law Firm

    Based in Baton Rouge, 11 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2147 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    View profile for Fields Law Firm(225) 343-5377

  16. #16 Callender Mark R

    Based in Baton Rouge, 9 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8170 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    View profile for Callender Mark R(225) 925-5252

  17. #17 The Succession Center

    Based in Baton Rouge, 10 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 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–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11863 Market Pl Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    View profile for The Succession Center(225) 278-6010

  21. #21 Kallio Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Prairieville, 18 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16094 LA-73 Ste 202, Prairieville, LA 70769
    View profile for Kallio Law Firm, LLC(225) 210-3653

  24. #24 Sokolove Law

    Based in Gonzales, 23 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737
    View profile for Sokolove Law(225) 308-6831

  25. #25 Magnolia Law

    Based in Baton Rouge, 11 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4701 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    View profile for Magnolia Law(225) 457-3229

How we ranked Central estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 67 Central 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 Central 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 Central: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Central, LA is Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,925 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC - Baton Rouge (#2) and Estate Law Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 67 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 67 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Central, LA. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

10 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Central post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#1), Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers (#8) and Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

11 of 67 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#1), Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers (#8) and Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 67 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Central is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has the most, 1,925 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Central count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Central 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 Central, LA 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 Central, LA 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 Central?

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 Central

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 67 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Central.

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