69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Cottage Grove, MN: 2026 rankings
176 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 Cottage Grove: Stone Arch Law, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Stone Arch Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 176.
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Most-reviewed: Hoglund Law, 1,995 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 176 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
176 Cottage Grove estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 176 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Cottage Grove 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 | Stone Arch Law | 69 | 5.0★ (222) | Woodbury, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Stone Arch Law | 68 | 5.0★ (613) | Minneapolis, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | TRAMM LAW FIRM, PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (168) | New Brighton, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Schromen Law, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (272) | Saint Paul, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Neyens Law PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (154) | Oakdale, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | TRAMM LAW FIRM, PLLC | 63 | 4.9★ (34) | Fridley, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Geffre Law, P.C. | 62 | 5.0★ (32) | Oakdale, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Safe Harbor Estate Law - Estate Planning & Elder Law | 62 | 4.9★ (355) | Saint Paul, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mortel Law, PLLC | 61 | 4.9★ (66) | Oakdale, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Provision Law Firm PLLC | 61 | 5.0★ (186) | Burnsville, 17 mi away | — | — |
All 176 estate planning and probate lawyers in Cottage Grove, 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.
Based in Minneapolis, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 613 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in New Brighton, 18 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 11 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Oakdale, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Fridley, 19 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Oakdale, 9 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 17 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Oakdale, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Burnsville, 17 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 6 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Apple Valley, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#15 Rust Law PLLC
Based in Woodbury, 8 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#16 Fenske Law Firm
Based in Eden Prairie, 23 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Burnsville, 18 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#19 Sandahl & Damhof
Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Bloomington, 14 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Edina, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Edina, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Bloomington, 17 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 8 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#25 Hoglund Law
Based in New Brighton, 20 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,995 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.
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 176 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hoglund Law | 59 | 4.9★ (239) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Amicus Law PC | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Andy Gregory Law, PLLC | 59 | 5.0★ (78) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Funke Law | 59 | 4.9★ (82) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Hoglund Law | 58 | 4.9★ (617) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Stellmach Law, PLLC | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Gilbert Law PLLC | 58 | 4.9★ (47) | 18 mi |
| 33 | Guzmán LaLonde, P.A. | 58 | 4.9★ (21) | 13 mi |
| 34 | Thooft Law LLC | 58 | 4.5★ (24) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Barreau Legal, PLLC | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | 11 mi |
| 36 | TAURINSKAS LAW FIRM, P.A. | 58 | 4.9★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 37 | Anderson Legal Services, PLLC | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | 16 mi |
| 38 | Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm, LLC | 58 | 4.2★ (15) | 18 mi |
| 39 | Kennedy & Ruhsam Law Offices, P.A. | 57 | 4.3★ (22) | 11 mi |
| 40 | MJ Austin Law | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Kosa Law Offices: Stephen Kosa | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 42 | rb LEGAL, LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (57) | 22 mi |
| 43 | Mullen Law Firm, P.A. | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | 19 mi |
| 44 | Tanner & Hamilton, PA | 57 | 3.9★ (7) | 7 mi |
| 45 | Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. | 57 | 4.8★ (187) | 16 mi |
| 46 | Mudge Porter Lundeen & Seguin, S.C. | 56 | 4.0★ (34) | 14 mi |
| 47 | Lowe Law Group | 56 | 5.0★ (113) | 17 mi |
| 48 | Cooperative Will & Trust | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 49 | Legacy Estate Planning | 56 | 4.5★ (24) | 18 mi |
| 50 | JUST LAW LLC | 56 | 4.4★ (5) | 21 mi |
Also serving Cottage Grove
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Law | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Afton Law Office | 5.0★ (3) | In Cottage Grove |
| Blaschko Law Firm Bankruptcy | 5.0★ (4) | In Cottage Grove |
| Dakota Law, P.L.L.C | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Fiduciary Solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Frank T. Mabley, Attorney at Law | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Howe Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Cottage Grove |
| Kufus Steven R | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| LaBerge Legacy Law | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lathrop GPM LLP | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Law Offices of Robert D. Kane, Jr. PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Law Offices-Donald W Teed Jr | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Malacko Law Office | 1.4★ (34) | In Cottage Grove |
| Mooney Law Office | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Nesvig R Gordon | 5.0★ (2) | In Cottage Grove |
| Salter Law LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| St Croix Law PSC | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| The Capital Advisory Group, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Vernon S. Hoium, Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| York Law Firm | 3.7★ (3) | In Cottage Grove |
How we ranked Cottage Grove estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 176 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Cottage Grove?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Cottage Grove, MN is Stone Arch Law with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stone Arch Law (#2) and TRAMM LAW FIRM, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 176 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Cottage Grove?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 176 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Cottage Grove, MN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Cottage Grove are open 24/7?
17 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Cottage Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stone Arch Law (#1), Stone Arch Law (#2) and TRAMM LAW FIRM, PLLC (#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 Cottage Grove work on weekends?
22 of 176 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stone Arch Law (#1), Stone Arch Law (#2) and TRAMM LAW FIRM, PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Cottage Grove estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 176 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Cottage Grove is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Hoglund Law has the most, 1,995 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Cottage Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, MN 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 Cottage Grove, MN 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 Cottage Grove?
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 Cottage Grove
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 176 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Cottage Grove.
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