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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Collegedale, TN: 2026 rankings

46 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 Collegedale: Jelks Law, PLLC, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 336 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 46.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Logan-Thompson, P.C., 562 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #16.

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

46 Collegedale estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Collegedale 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 Collegedale at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jelks Law, PLLC655.0★ (336)Chattanooga, 13 mi away—Top score
2Clements & Eubanks, PC644.7★ (153)Chattanooga, 7 mi away——
3Resolutions Law Firm625.0★ (80)Middle Valley, 13 mi away——
4Buhrman Law Firm, P.C.624.9★ (97)Chattanooga, 14 mi away——
5CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm615.0★ (281)Chattanooga, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Miller Law Firm614.8★ (63)Cleveland, 13 mi away——
7Burd Law Firm615.0★ (52)Chattanooga, 14 mi away——
8John C. Rexford615.0★ (40)Chattanooga, 12 mi away——
9Hargis Law604.9★ (96)Chattanooga, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Trailhead Estate Planning, PLLC595.0★ (25)Chattanooga, 16 mi away——

All 46 estate planning and probate lawyers in Collegedale, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Collegedale

    #1 Jelks Law, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1615 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for Jelks Law, PLLC(423) 602-2230

  2. #2 Clements & Eubanks, PC

    Based in Chattanooga, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7213 Noah Reid Rd Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Clements & Eubanks, PC(423) 713-7749

  3. #3 Resolutions Law Firm

    Based in Middle Valley, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5617 TN-153 Ste 201, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for Resolutions Law Firm(423) 648-7865

  4. #4 Buhrman Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Chattanooga, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    345 Frazier Ave #210, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Buhrman Law Firm, P.C.(423) 266-5691

  6. #6 Miller Law Firm

    Based in Cleveland, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
    View profile for Miller Law Firm(423) 464-6852

  7. #7 Burd Law Firm

    Based in Chattanooga, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    412 Georgia Ave UNIT 102, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    View profile for Burd Law Firm(423) 777-6116

  8. #8 John C. Rexford

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2158 Northgate Park Ste 235, Chattanooga, TN 37415
    View profile for John C. Rexford(423) 645-2017

  9. #9 Hargis Law

    Based in Chattanooga, 7 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6708 Heritage Business Ct Suite C, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Hargis Law(423) 218-6323

  14. Based in Chattanooga, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2220 E 23rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37407
    View profile for Priority Legal Group, PLLC(423) 757-5000

  19. #19 Poole Wealth Management

    Based in Chattanooga, 16 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    810 Signal Mountain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Poole Wealth Management(423) 222-7526

  22. #22 Pope Law Offices

    Based in Cleveland, 16 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1510 Stuart Rd NE #107, Cleveland, TN 37312
    View profile for Pope Law Offices(423) 746-8880

  23. #23 Chambliss Law

    Based in Chattanooga, 15 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Liberty Tower, 605 Chestnut St Suite 1700, Chattanooga, TN 37450
    View profile for Chambliss Law(423) 756-3000

  24. #24 Epstein Law Firm

    Based in Chattanooga, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1024 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    View profile for Epstein Law Firm(423) 265-5100

How we ranked Collegedale estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 46 Collegedale 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 Collegedale 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 Collegedale: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Collegedale, TN is Jelks Law, PLLC with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 336 Google reviews. Clements & Eubanks, PC (#2) and Resolutions Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 46 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 46 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Collegedale, TN. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

3 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Collegedale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#5), Hargis Law (#9) and CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#15). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

3 of 46 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#5), Hargis Law (#9) and CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 46 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Collegedale is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Logan-Thompson, P.C. has the most, 562 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Collegedale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Collegedale 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 Collegedale, TN 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 Collegedale, TN 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 Collegedale?

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 Collegedale

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 46 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Collegedale.

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