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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Chico, CA: 2026 rankings

23 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 Chico: Legal Norcal P.C. - Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Business Law Attorney, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Caring Wills and Trusts, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 23.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of Daniel H. Alexander, APLC, 159 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked after Legal Norcal P.C. - Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Business Law Attorney; ranked #2.

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

23 Chico estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Chico 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 Chico at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Legal Norcal P.C. - Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Business Law Attorney694.9★ (190)Chico—Top score
2Law Offices of Daniel H. Alexander, APLC695.0★ (159)Chico—Most reviews
3Caring Wills and Trusts685.0★ (21)ChicoOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Brett A. Gilman Attorney at Law674.9★ (101)Chico——
5Law Office of Jennifer L. Newkirk624.5★ (14)Oroville, 5 mi away——
6Ellingson Law, APC624.8★ (21)Chico——
7Dana L Campbell, Attorney at Law605.0★ (10)Chico——
8Reimer Law, PC604.5★ (8)Chico——
9Harris & Plottel, LLP603.9★ (12)Chico——
10Erisman Law, PC595.0★ (37)Oroville, 21 mi away——

All 23 estate planning and probate lawyers in Chico, 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 Chico

    Based in Chico

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 190 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 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Amber Grove Dr #114, Chico, CA 95973
    View profile for Legal Norcal P.C. - Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Business Law Attorney(530) 206-0661

  3. #3 Caring Wills and Trusts

    Based in Chico

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1074 East Ave J, Chico, CA 95926
    View profile for Caring Wills and Trusts(530) 343-0500

  4. #4 Brett A. Gilman Attorney at Law

    Based in Chico

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 101 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 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Yellowstone Dr Ste 120, Chico, CA 95973
    View profile for Brett A. Gilman Attorney at Law(530) 343-4318

  6. #6 Ellingson Law, APC

    Based in Chico

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    383 Connors Ct Ste h, Chico, CA 95926
    View profile for Ellingson Law, APC(530) 343-3454

  7. #7 Dana L Campbell, Attorney at Law

    Based in Chico

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Humboldt Rd #4, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for Dana L Campbell, Attorney at Law(530) 894-2100

  8. #8 Reimer Law, PC

    Based in Chico

    60/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1550 Humboldt Rd #4, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for Reimer Law, PC(530) 809-1851

  9. #9 Harris & Plottel, LLP

    Based in Chico

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    466 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926
    View profile for Harris & Plottel, LLP(530) 893-2882

  10. #10 Erisman Law, PC

    Based in Oroville, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1933 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965
    View profile for Erisman Law, PC(530) 531-7702

  11. #11 Law Office of Margaret McNulty

    Based in Chico

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    383 Connors Ct Ste h, Chico, CA 95926
    View profile for Law Office of Margaret McNulty(530) 487-0482

  13. #13 Law Office of Raoul J. LeClerc

    Based in Oroville, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1638 Huntoon St # A, Oroville, CA 95965
    View profile for Law Office of Raoul J. LeClerc(530) 533-5661

  14. #14 Christian Atherton Law Office

    Based in Oroville, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2112 5th Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
    View profile for Christian Atherton Law Office(530) 877-6332

  15. #15 The Law Office of Nikki Farris

    Based in Chico

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2607 Forest Ave #120, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for The Law Office of Nikki Farris(530) 898-1488

  16. #16 Law Offices Of Ron Marquez

    Based in Chico

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1370 Ridgewood Dr #5, Chico, CA 95973
    View profile for Law Offices Of Ron Marquez(530) 332-8110

  17. #17 Hewitt Robert L

    Based in Oroville, 22 mi away

    52/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Mail only:, 2980 Stormes Ave, Oroville, CA 95966
    View profile for Hewitt Robert L(530) 534-8393

  19. #19 Lusher Law Group, PC.

    Based in Chico

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1074 East Ave Ste c, Chico, CA 95926
    View profile for Lusher Law Group, PC.(530) 592-3015

  20. #20 Mark Johnson Attorney At Law

    Based in Chico

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2531 Forest Ave Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for Mark Johnson Attorney At Law(530) 345-6801

  21. #21 Desiree Vance, PC

    Based in Oroville, 21 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1141 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965
    View profile for Desiree Vance, PC(530) 965-5672

  22. #22 Henderson & Howard Law Offices

    Based in Chico

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926
    View profile for Henderson & Howard Law Offices(530) 899-5100

  23. #23 Law Office of Keya C. Brown

    Based in Chico

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 W 3rd St Ste 250, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for Law Office of Keya C. Brown(530) 715-8789

Also serving Chico

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 Chico
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Criminal Defense - Davis W. Hewitt Law Office4.7★ (63)In Chico
Eric Alan Berg and Associates3.4★ (18)In Chico
Jacobs, Anderson, Potter, Harvey & Cecil, LLP3.3★ (19)In Chico
Law Office of Adam Sorrells4.9★ (121)In Chico
Law Office of Chase Medeiros4.6★ (26)In Chico
Law Office of E. Ryan Lamb, PC4.5★ (34)In Chico
Law Office of John W. D'Ewart3.6★ (16)In Chico
Law Office of Tahj Gomes4.3★ (22)In Chico
Law Offices of Harley Merritt4.4★ (21)In Chico
Law Offices of Joseph M. Earley4.1★ (17)In Chico
Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley4.5★ (69)In Chico
Law Offices of Michael O. Hays4.9★ (22)In Chico
Law Offices of Sergio C. Garcia4.8★ (143)In Chico
Law Offices of Siles & Foster4.7★ (30)In Chico
Maria Amaya, APLC | Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer4.3★ (77)In Chico
Pai Law Firm5.0★ (19)In Chico
Penney & Associates4.7★ (46)In Chico
Peters, Habib, McKenna, Juhl-Rhodes, Cardoza, & Hansen, LLP4.5★ (35)In Chico
Power Law P.C.3.9★ (33)In Chico
Rooney Law Firm3.3★ (92)In Chico

How we ranked Chico estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 23 Chico 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 Chico 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 Chico: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Chico, CA is Legal Norcal P.C. - Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Business Law Attorney with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews. Law Offices of Daniel H. Alexander, APLC (#2) and Caring Wills and Trusts (#3) follow. We ranked 23 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 23 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Chico, CA. 17 of them are based in Chico; 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 Chico are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Chico posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Caring Wills and Trusts (#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 Chico work on weekends?

1 of 23 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Caring Wills and Trusts (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 23 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Chico is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Legal Norcal P.C. - Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Business Law Attorney has the most, 190 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 Chico count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chico 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 Chico, CA 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 Chico, CA 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 Chico?

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 Chico

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 23 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Chico.

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