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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in DeBary, FL: 2026 rankings

165 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 DeBary: Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Probate Pro, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 165.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Olsen Law Group PA, 519 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 165 ranked after Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys; ranked #11.

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

165 DeBary estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 165 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in DeBary 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 DeBary at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys694.9★ (857)Winter Park, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Probate Pro675.0★ (60)Lake Mary, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys664.9★ (71)Altamonte Springs, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Coastal Legacy Law665.0★ (143)DeLand, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Veliz Katz Law644.7★ (66)Maitland, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Conte Mollenhauer Law Firm644.9★ (115)Lake Mary, 7 mi away——
7Anderson and Associates PA644.7★ (147)Sanford, 5 mi away——
8Tower Law Group635.0★ (246)Oviedo, 16 mi away——
9Gierach and Gierach, P.A.635.0★ (31)Winter Park, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10The Florida Estate Firm - Lake Mary Estate Planning Attorney635.0★ (6)Lake Mary, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 165 estate planning and probate lawyers in DeBary, 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 DeBary

    Based in Winter Park, 20 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1030 W Canton Ave Ste 102, Winter Park, FL 32789
  2. Based in Lake Mary, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3300 W Lake Mary Blvd Ste 310, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  3. Based in Altamonte Springs, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    715 Douglas Ave Suite# 40, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
  4. Based in DeLand, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 143 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 143 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 E New York Ave Ste 101, DeLand, FL 32724
  5. Based in Maitland, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    630 Wymore Rd Ste 330, Maitland, FL 32751
  6. Based in Lake Mary, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 115 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 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1525 International Pkwy Ste 3021, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  7. Based in Sanford, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 N French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
  8. Based in Oviedo, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 246 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 246 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Executive Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765
  9. Based in Winter Park, 21 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1201 S Orlando Ave Ste 460, Winter Park, FL 32789
  10. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    255 Primera Blvd Ste 160C, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  11. Based in Orlando, 22 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 519 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 519 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2518 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
  12. 62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    498 Palm Springs Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  13. Based in Altamonte Springs, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 197 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 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1101 Douglas Ave #1006, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
  14. Based in Mount Dora, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 241 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 241 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1502 N Donnelly St #106, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  15. Based in Orlando, 24 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1407 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801
  16. Based in Winter Park, 20 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2281 Lee Rd #102, Winter Park, FL 32789
  17. Based in Oviedo, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 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 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1757 W Broadway St #3, Oviedo, FL 32765
  18. Based in Maitland, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 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 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2700 Westhall Ln Ste 215B, Maitland, FL 32751
  19. Based in DeBary

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 N Pine Meadow Dr, DeBary, FL 32713
  20. Based in Maitland, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 106 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 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 N Lake Destiny Rd Unit 151, Maitland, FL 32751
  21. Based in DeLand, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    909 W New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
  22. Based in DeLand, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 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 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 E Church St, DeLand, FL 32724
  23. Based in DeLand, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    311 E Rich Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
  24. Based in Winter Springs, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 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 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    866 E State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708

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 165 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in DeBary, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Orange Blossom Law605.0★ (49)18 mi
27McCullars Law Firm605.0★ (5)In DeBary
28Your Caring Law Firm595.0★ (58)20 mi
29Forever Young Law - Estate Planning and Medicaid Attorney594.8★ (73)19 mi
30John B Crowther Attorney at Law595.0★ (11)5 mi
31Bryan N. Schulman, PLLC cape coral595.0★ (55)20 mi
32The Florida Estate Firm - Orlando Estate Planning Attorney595.0★ (88)23 mi
33Law Office of Daniel R. Lewis595.0★ (8)6 mi
34Richard A. Heller, P.A.594.9★ (56)20 mi
35Weissman Paul, PLLC594.9★ (29)15 mi
36Lighthouse Legal Group594.9★ (63)22 mi
37Bogin, Munns & Munns584.4★ (118)3 mi
38Patriot Legal Group584.8★ (76)23 mi
39Wasinger Law Office, PLLC585.0★ (54)24 mi
40The Carmona Law Firm, P.A.585.0★ (13)13 mi
41Brett Bevis Estate Planning Lawyers584.7★ (15)12 mi
42The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan584.4★ (49)16 mi
43The Law Office of Christine Aung PLLC584.7★ (135)10 mi
44Malik Law P.A.584.9★ (216)18 mi
45Levy & Associates, P.A.584.3★ (22)12 mi
46Meenakshi A. Hirani, P.A.585.0★ (29)20 mi
47Wills & Trust Express584.8★ (40)20 mi
48Law Offices of Adelina Ruiz, P.A.585.0★ (32)22 mi
49The Law Office of Mary Beth Kelly, LLC574.2★ (6)7 mi
50The Mendez Law Firm574.8★ (42)23 mi

Also serving DeBary

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 DeBary
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accord Law Florida, LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi
Anthony Scaletta - The Scaletta Law Firm, PLLC5.0★ (2)24 mi
Christopher J. Smith, Esquire5.0★ (2)21 mi
Dennis Winesett, Esq.5.0★ (2)23 mi
Frank G. Finkbeiner Attorney at Law4.5★ (2)23 mi
Frederick Law & Mediation of Florida, P.L.In DeBary
Future Legacy Law5.0★ (2)23 mi
G L Golda PA5.0★ (2)24 mi
Joseph Hunchuck P.A.4.4★ (32)In DeBary
Law Office of Jesse Diaz, PLLC "The Hurriclaim Firm"5.0★ (36)In DeBary
Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A.In DeBary
McClanahan Dickinson Law Group5.0★ (1)In DeBary
Richard Franzblau, LLC1.0★ (2)20 mi
Scott R Corbett3.5★ (2)16 mi
Smith & Stonestreet4.0★ (4)In DeBary
The Law Office of Gregory K. Mausser, PA5.0★ (2)9 mi
The Law Office of Michael Manning, PLLC.5.0★ (2)7 mi
The Seagrave Law Office, pllc5.0★ (2)21 mi
William O. Boyd. P.A.3.0★ (2)20 mi
Wolgast Law, PLLCIn DeBary

How we ranked DeBary estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 165 DeBary 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 DeBary 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 DeBary: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in DeBary, FL is Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Probate Pro (#2) and Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 165 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 165 estate planning and probate lawyers serving DeBary, FL. 2 of them are based in DeBary; 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 DeBary are open 24/7?

24 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in DeBary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys (#1), The Probate Pro (#2) and Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys (#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 DeBary work on weekends?

28 of 165 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys (#1), The Probate Pro (#2) and Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 165 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in DeBary is 4.9★, with a median of 29 reviews. Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys has the most, 857 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 DeBary count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the DeBary 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 DeBary, FL 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 DeBary, FL 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 DeBary?

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 DeBary

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 165 estate planning and probate lawyers serving DeBary.