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

25 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 Columbia: Muletown Law, P.C., LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 25.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Parks, Bryant & Snyder, PLLC, 160 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #5.

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

25 Columbia estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Columbia 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 Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Muletown Law, P.C.654.8★ (36)Columbia—Top score
2Music City Estate Law634.9★ (130)Franklin, 24 mi away——
3Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers624.8★ (70)ColumbiaOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Dismukes Law, PLLC595.0★ (36)Franklin, 23 mi away——
5Parks, Bryant & Snyder, PLLC594.8★ (160)Columbia—Most reviews
6Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates595.0★ (147)Franklin, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Emmack Probate and Estate Legal Group594.7★ (58)Franklin, 24 mi away——
8Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates594.8★ (19)ColumbiaOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Carter Law Firm & Associates, LLC564.9★ (61)Franklin, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Amy Cross Nance Attorney at Law563.9★ (14)Franklin, 23 mi away——

All 25 estate planning and probate lawyers in Columbia, 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 Columbia

    #1 Muletown Law, P.C.

    Based in Columbia

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1109 S Garden St, Columbia, TN 38401
    View profile for Muletown Law, P.C.(931) 388-2822

  2. #2 Music City Estate Law

    Based in Franklin, 24 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1650 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 130, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for Music City Estate Law(615) 628-7775

  4. #4 Dismukes Law, PLLC

    Based in Franklin, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 3rd Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Dismukes Law, PLLC(615) 200-8818

  11. #11 JLCarey & Associates, PLLC

    Based in Franklin, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    133 Holiday Ct Ste 210, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for JLCarey & Associates, PLLC(615) 567-3471

  16. #16 My Family Law Office, LLC

    Based in Columbia

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    39 Public Square First Floor, Columbia, TN 38401
    View profile for My Family Law Office, LLC(615) 723-8686

  19. #19 Schell & Oglesby LLC

    Based in Franklin, 23 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    509 New Hwy 96 W Ste 201, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Schell & Oglesby LLC(615) 550-2800

  21. #21 Nick Utter Law

    Based in Lewisburg, 18 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    105 1st Ave N South, Lewisburg, TN 37091
    View profile for Nick Utter Law(931) 288-8025

  22. #22 Young Mc Dade & Hassell

    Based in Franklin, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    227 Bridge St, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Young Mc Dade & Hassell(615) 791-0058

Also serving Columbia

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 Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bryant Wesley M4.5★ (11)In Columbia
Flexer Law, PLLC4.7★ (74)In Columbia
Fort, Holloway, & Saylor5.0★ (78)In Columbia
Garden Street Law, PLLC4.6★ (9)In Columbia
Gene Hallworth Atty4.4★ (14)In Columbia
Harlan and Quillen4.7★ (38)In Columbia
L. Robert Grefseng, Attorney at Law3.7★ (9)In Columbia
Law Office of John M. Schweri4.8★ (67)In Columbia
Law Office of Joshua D. Miller, PLLC4.8★ (129)In Columbia
Law Office of K. Brian Hay4.5★ (11)In Columbia
Law Office of Megan Tull Thornton5.0★ (10)In Columbia
Law Office of Ryan Dugger5.0★ (19)In Columbia
Manzo Law5.0★ (9)In Columbia
Maury County Public Defender's Office3.9★ (12)In Columbia
Moore & Peden, P.C.4.2★ (13)In Columbia
Mounger Dalton M4.7★ (11)In Columbia
Patterson L Samuel3.8★ (48)In Columbia
Susan D. Clasbey Attorney At Law3.6★ (16)In Columbia
The Matthews Firm PLLC4.6★ (11)In Columbia
Whatley & Ricci, PLLC4.2★ (54)In Columbia

How we ranked Columbia estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 25 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Columbia, TN is Muletown Law, P.C. with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews. Music City Estate Law (#2) and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 25 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Columbia, TN. 7 of them are based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?

4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#3), Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates (#6) and Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

4 of 25 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#3), Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates (#6) and Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 25 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Columbia is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Parks, Bryant & Snyder, PLLC has the most, 160 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Columbia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia?

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 Columbia

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Columbia.

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