63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 123 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 Coquitlam, BC: 2026 rankings
157 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 Coquitlam: Perminder S. Tung, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Pax Law Corporation, 885 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 157 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
157 Coquitlam estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 157 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Coquitlam 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 | Perminder S. Tung | 63 | 4.9★ (123) | Langley, 16 km away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Wilson Rasmussen LLP - Surrey | 62 | 4.7★ (71) | Surrey, 11 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Advinor Group | 61 | 4.9★ (62) | Surrey, 19 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Sunny Dharni | 60 | 4.9★ (7) | Coquitlam | — | — |
| 5 | Three Rivers Law Corporation | 59 | 4.2★ (10) | Port Coquitlam, 2 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Resolutions Law Corporation | 59 | 4.8★ (397) | Burnaby, 17 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Vest Wills and Estates Lawyers - Vancouver | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Vancouver, 23 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Magnus Law | 58 | 4.4★ (33) | Langley, 22 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Westcoast Wills & Estates - Richmond | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Richmond, 28 km away | — | — |
| 10 | LeBeau Law | 56 | 4.9★ (155) | Coquitlam | — | — |
All 157 estate planning and probate lawyers in Coquitlam, 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 Surrey, 11 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 19 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#4 Sunny Dharni
Based in Coquitlam
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Coquitlam, 2 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 17 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 397 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 23 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 Magnus Law
Based in Langley, 22 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 28 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 LeBeau Law
Based in Coquitlam
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 29 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 James Zaitsoff
Based in Vancouver, 24 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 24 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 24 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 25 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Hashmi Law
Based in Surrey, 11 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 25 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 21 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 885 Google reviews, the most in Coquitlam.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Garton & Harris
Based in Port Coquitlam, 2 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Clark Woods LLP
Based in Coquitlam
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 13 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Notary public”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 24 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 16 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 13 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Notary public”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 11 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
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 157 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pacific Point Law Corporation | 54 | 4.9★ (139) | 27 km |
| 27 | Law Boutique | 54 | 4.9★ (51) | 11 km |
| 28 | Crossroads Law | 54 | 4.9★ (284) | 24 km |
| 29 | Hakem Notary | 54 | 5.0★ (234) | 25 km |
| 30 | Deer Lake Law Group | 54 | 4.3★ (160) | 14 km |
| 31 | KSW Lawyers | Surrey Law Firm | 54 | 4.7★ (236) | 17 km |
| 32 | Parr Business Law | 53 | 4.9★ (205) | 24 km |
| 33 | Kinman & Associates | 53 | 4.8★ (95) | 13 km |
| 34 | Westcoast Wills & Estates | 53 | 4.9★ (167) | 21 km |
| 35 | Lawgical Law Corporation | 53 | 5.0★ (121) | 20 km |
| 36 | Hammerco Lawyers LLP | 53 | 4.7★ (240) | 24 km |
| 37 | Patrola Law Corporation | 53 | 4.7★ (194) | 20 km |
| 38 | Sager Law Corporation | 53 | 4.9★ (210) | 28 km |
| 39 | ATAC LAW Corp. | 52 | 4.7★ (183) | 19 km |
| 40 | Chhina Das LLP | 52 | 4.8★ (108) | 18 km |
| 41 | Sian & Associates: Accountants & Notaries | 52 | 4.9★ (127) | 23 km |
| 42 | MacMillan Tucker | 52 | 4.9★ (106) | 20 km |
| 43 | Lextegic Law Corporation | 52 | 5.0★ (67) | 17 km |
| 44 | Jaswal & Krueger Criminal Defence Lawyers | 52 | 4.5★ (86) | 11 km |
| 45 | DJJ LAW | 52 | 5.0★ (70) | 22 km |
| 46 | Bell Alliance | 52 | 4.7★ (186) | 26 km |
| 47 | MacLean Law | 52 | 4.6★ (224) | 24 km |
| 48 | Silver & Associates Law Corporation | 52 | 4.9★ (87) | 22 km |
| 49 | Cube Law Corporation | 52 | 4.9★ (116) | 25 km |
| 50 | Munroe & Company | 52 | 3.7★ (19) | 2 km |
Also serving Coquitlam
20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 40 km 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AHC Law | 5.0★ (18) | In Coquitlam |
| Bronson Jones Gray & Company, LLP | 5.0★ (1) | In Coquitlam |
| BTM Lawyers | 4.5★ (93) | In Coquitlam |
| Cadman Law Corporation | 4.0★ (20) | In Coquitlam |
| Chinese Lawyer Vancouver | 3.0★ (2) | 11 km |
| Drysdale Bacon McStravick LLP | 4.5★ (184) | In Coquitlam |
| Encino Law Corporation | 5.0★ (17) | In Coquitlam |
| Ghankas Law Group | 5.0★ (25) | In Coquitlam |
| Golbey Levine Glanzberg | Legal Counsel | 4.8★ (81) | In Coquitlam |
| GoProTax | In Coquitlam | |
| HS Law Corporation | 4.9★ (80) | In Coquitlam |
| JD Law Corporation | 4.9★ (274) | In Coquitlam |
| Judy Wong Lawyer | 3.8★ (12) | In Coquitlam |
| Labour Rights Law | 4.6★ (71) | In Coquitlam |
| Merchant Law | 5.0★ (2) | 11 km |
| Spraggs Law | 4.6★ (152) | In Coquitlam |
| Stephens & Holman | 4.0★ (1) | In Coquitlam |
| Thorsteinsson & Company - Barristers & Solicitors | 5.0★ (3) | In Coquitlam |
| True Light Law Corporation | Joshua Yang, Barrister & Solicitor | 5.0★ (111) | In Coquitlam |
| Wu & Co | 5.0★ (4) | In Coquitlam |
How we ranked Coquitlam estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 157 Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Coquitlam?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Coquitlam, BC is Perminder S. Tung with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews. Wilson Rasmussen LLP - Surrey (#2) and Advinor Group (#3) follow. We ranked 157 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Coquitlam?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 157 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Coquitlam, BC. 3 of them are based in Coquitlam; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Coquitlam are open 24/7?
1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Coquitlam posts 24/7 hours. Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Coquitlam work on weekends?
9 of 157 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Resolutions Law Corporation (#6), Sharan Thind Notary Public (#21) and Vancouver Mobile Notary (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Coquitlam estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 157 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Coquitlam is 4.7★, with a median of 30 reviews. Pax Law Corporation has the most, 885 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Coquitlam count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Coquitlam city centre, 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 Coquitlam, BC charge?
Wills and powers of attorney are often a flat fee; estate administration is billed hourly or as a percentage the court may review. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Provincial law decides who inherits, usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints an administrator. A will lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Coquitlam, BC 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 Coquitlam?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Coquitlam
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 157 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Coquitlam.
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